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 is comprised of five components. Spanish-speaking staff are available in each of the unit's components. 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 components of the Witness Aid Services Unit are:
Victim Assistance Center
Social Services Department
Counseling Department
Notification Department
Property Release

The Office provides the following information and guidelines for victims, witnesses, and their families:
Important Guidelines for Victims
Crime Victims' Rights
Information for Witnesses and Victims of Domestic Violence
Information for Witnesses and Victims of Elder Abuse
Information for Witnesses and Victims of Child Abuse
Information about Identity Theft (opens as a *.pdf file)

Also see the Witness Aid Services Unit's brochure, Information for Victims, Witnesses, and Their Families (opens as a *.pdf file).