City of Glendale - City Prosecutor

Victim Services

Victim Services - (623) 930-3323 or (623) 930-3030
Victims and witnesses of misdemeanor crimes that occur within the Glendale city limits are provided information and support through the City Prosecutor's Office Victim Services program.

A Victim Services advocate is available to explain the judicial system; act as a link between the prosecutor and the victim; give current case status information; make referrals for counseling, shelter, food, etc.; escort victims while they testify or appear at hearings; assist in obtaining orders of protection or injunctions against harassment; and provide child care for victims while they testify or appear at hearings. Similar services are provided to other civilian non-victim witnesses.

Safety Plan and Tips

Do You Feel Safe at Home? You Can.
24-hour hotlines

• For local shelter: (602) 263-8900 or 1-800-799-7739
• National hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Safety at home

When abuser is there:

• Stay out of rooms with no exit.
• Avoid rooms that may have weapons.
• Select a code word that alerts friends and children to call police.
• Leave suitcase and checklist items with a friend.
  
  When abuser has moved out:
• Obtain an order of protection.
• Change locks on doors and windows.
• Insert a peephole in the door.
• Change telephone number, screen calls and block caller ID.
• Install/increase outside lighting.
• Consider getting a dog
• Inform landlord or neighbor of situation, and ask that police be called if abuser is seen around the house.

Safety at work

What to do:

• Tell your employer.
• Give security a photo of abuser and order of protection.
• Screen your calls.
• Have an escort to your car or bus.
• Vary your route home.
• Consider a cell phone for your car.
• Carry a noisemaker or personal alarm.

Protecting your children

• Plan and rehearse an escape route with your children.
• If it is safe, teach them a code word to call 911, and how to use a public telephone.
• Let school personnel know to whom children can be released.
• Give school personnel a photo of abuser.
• Warn school personnel not to divulge your address and phone number.

Getting an order of protection

• CLICK HERE for information available online.
  

Local shelters and support

• Autumn House
• Chrysalis
• DeColores
• Faith House
• My Sister's Place
• New Life Shelter
• Sojourner Center
• Legal Advocacy Hotline: (602) 279-2900
• Older Adults: (602) 264-HELP (4357)