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Victim's Assistance
The Victim Assistance Coordinator ensures that victims’ rights are protected throughout the criminal justice process. The Victim’s Assistance Coordinator works with the District Attorney and the Assistant District Attorneys during the entire criminal justice process to ensure victims are notified about the activity of the case and make sure the victims understand victims’ rights and have input into the process.
SOME DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Keep victims updated on the progress of the case
- Assist victims with referrals to social service agencies
- Inform victims of financial assistance and assist in filing for victim compensation claims
- Inform victims of any plea bargains and specific information pertaining to their case
- Assist with victim impact statements
- Assists in the transportation of victims to court
- Provide courtroom orientation for victims and witnesses
- Maintain a close working relationship with hospital personnel, law enforcement, and social service agencies
- Attend Sexual Assault Response Team meetings
- Attend child advocacy meetings
- Attend monthly multi-disciplinary task force meetings
- Assist in training law enforcement on updates regarding victims’ rights and social services available
- Attend staff meetings and in-service training programs
- Assist in speaking engagements
Victims’ Support Services
Assistance for Victims of Violent Crimes
District Attorney Office, Victim Assistance Coordinator – 769-3045
Gulf Coast Women’s Center (Rape Crisis/ Domestic Violence) – 875-5433 / 435-1968
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Alexa Roney – 475-6966
MS State Office – 1-800-368-6233
Survivors of Homicide Victims – 228-436-3809 -or- 1-800-800-1396
MS Coalition Against Sexual Assault – 1-888-987-9011
MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence – 1-800-898-3234
The Salvation Army
Domestic Violence (Pascagoula) – 762-8267
Attorney General Victim Services Division – 1-601-359-4144
Children Services
Child Abuse Prevention Center – 228-868-8686
South MS Child Advocacy Center – 228-868-8686
Jackson County Youth Court – 762-7370 -or- 769-3076
Child Protection
Department of Human Services – 769-3444 -or- 769-3446
MS Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-222-8000
Compensation for Violent Crimes
Crime Victims Compensation, Attorney General Office – 1-800-829-6766 -or- 1-601-359-6766
Mental Health
Singing River Services (Gautier) – 497-0690
Lucedale Office – 1-601-947-4274
Jackson County Chancery Court (Mental/Drug Commitment) – 769-3030
Elderly Services
Department of Human Services – 769-3444
Attorney General, Vulnerable Adult Division – 1-601-359-4250
MS Elderly Abuse Hotline (Statewide) – 1-800-222-8000
South MS Area Agency on Aging (District) – 1-800-444-8014
Emergency Food, Clothing, Shelter
The Salvation Army – 762-7222
The United Way Resource Center – 762-7662 -or- 762-8557
Our Daily Bread – 769-7510
Medical Care
Singing River Hospital – 809-500
(Revised 5/14/07)
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La Shonda Mathis
LaShonda Mathis, MSW graduated from Moss Point High School in 1993, with an Advanced Diploma. She served in the United States Army for eight years. During her time in the military, LaShonda received the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Overseas Service Medal. In 2002, she earned an Associate Degree from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. LaShonda also earned her Bachelor Degree in College of Education and Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2010 and a Master of Social Work Degree from Walden University in 2019. LaShonda has experience working and serving the community in the field of mental health. She has worked for Singing River Services Mental Health as a Case Manager and is certified through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. LaShonda has also worked for the Mississippi Department of Human Services in Jackson County as a Family Protection Worker. LaShonda and her family are members of Infinity Church The Apostolic Assembly, Biloxi, MS.