Witness Aid Services Unit

The Witness Aid Services Unit provides a variety of court-related services, social services, and counseling services designed to meet the needs of crime victims, witnesses, and their families. The unit assists victims in overcoming the emotional trauma resulting from victimization and facilitates cooperation in the prosecution of criminal cases.

The unit has a staff of 37, and is comprised of five departments. Spanish-speaking staff are available in each of the unit's departments. Interpreters for other languages are also available. All services offered by the unit are free of charge.

WASU has locations at One Hogan Place, 100 Centre Street, 80 Centre Street, and the Northern Manhattan Office (Counseling and Social Services Departments only). The Witness Aid Services Unit can be reached at 212-335-9040.

The departments of the Witness Aid Services Unit are:

• Victim Assistance Center
• Social Services Department
• Counseling Department
• Notification Department
• Property Release Department

The Witness Aid Services Unit also provides information about Crime Victims' Rights as well as Guidelines for Victims.

Services for Crime Victims, Witnesses, and their Families (opens as a *.pdf file), the Witness Aid Services Unit's brochure, contains further information about the unit.