Victim Services
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Helping people in crisis and survivors of crime be heard, valued, & supported.
The Victim Assistance Program will advocate for and empower people in crisis and promote the rights and interests of victims, witnesses, families and communities affected by crime in all facets of the criminal justice system.
The Victim Assistance Program exists to provide services to all victims of crime within the City of Maricopa. Program staff does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or age. Accommodations can be made for non-English speaking victims.
Victim Assistance staff and volunteers strive to provide on-scene crisis assistance services 24 hours a day in response to Police Department referrals and requests.
Special Needs Registry
The Special Needs Registry is a free and voluntary service providing special assistance during emergencies and disasters.
Please visit the Special Needs Registry webpage for more information about the program.
Are you a victim, or know someone who is?
Please reach out to the Maricopa Police Department.
- Visit us at our Main Station, 39675 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa.
- Visit our Copper Sky Substation, 17985 N Greythorn Dr, Maricopa.
- Contact a Victim Advocate by phone, at (520) 316-6800 option 5.
Maricopa Police Department's Community Programs Manager is Mary Witkofski. To contact her, call 520-316-6844 or by email at mary.witkofski@maricopa-az.gov.
What does a Crisis Response Volunteer or Victim Advocate do?
The Victim Assistance Program provides these services:
- Education of Victim's Rights
- Crisis intervention & emotional support on scene and through investigations.
- Provide information about the police investigations and/or criminal justice process.
- Referral to community resources.
- Assistance with Orders of Protection.
- Court Accompaniment to Municipal Court.
- Address Confidentiality Program.
For more information, please email the Victim Assistance Program at vaps@maricopa-az.gov.
How do I Volunteer?
Training provided through a Regional Volunteer Victim Assistance Academy.
What leads to suicide?
There's no single cause for suicide. Suicide most often occurs when stressors exceed current coping abilities of someone suffering from a mental health condition. Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide, and it is often undiagnosed or untreated. Conditions like depression, anxiety and substance problems, especially when unaddressed, increase risk for suicide. Yet it's important to note that most people who actively manage their mental health conditions lead fulfilling lives.
Additional Information
The Maricopa Police Department is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. If you need to request accommodation, please call (520) 316-6800.
The You Are Not Alone Program, in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1940, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, or gender.
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Assistance, please contact the Arizona Relay Service (AZRS). Visit azrelay.org or 7-1-1.