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Victim Services Program
The Park County Sheriff’s Victim Services program works in conjunction with law enforcement agencies in Park County to respond to crime victims and family survivors in cases of crimes against persons and families affected by violence. We are system-based victim advocates available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that crime victims in Park County are cared for in a trauma-informed fashion. We offer a variety of services directly, and others through our collaboration with partner government agencies and community-based organizations.
Our program is staffed by three full-time employees, with support from local volunteers. It is important to understand that as system-based victim advocates, we do have a duty to report crimes against persons to law enforcement immediately. With that being said, reporting a crime to law enforcement is NOT the only path to safety. For clients experiencing intimate partner violence, our work with PeaceWorks (Park County’s community-based advocacy program) allows us to divert those clients who desire confidentiality into their care. Our priority is client safety. We work from the principle that clients know their safety best. We are here to support the choices clients make regarding the next steps for their safety and freedom from violence.
Our victim advocates are available during normal county business hours at the Park County Government Building in Bailey (59865 US Highway 285, Bailey, CO 80421) or at the Park County Sheriff’s Office & Jail in Fairplay (1180 County Rd 16, Fairplay, CO 80440), and by appointment in Lake George (schedule through the Fairplay office). We also have the flexibility to meet clients in neutral locations and/or spaces that make them feel safer. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact our staff at the location nearest you using the "Contact Us" information listed in the column on this page to the right.
VICTIM SERVICES BROCHURE - ENGLISH
VICTIM SERVICES BROCHURE - SPANISH
Non-emergency and after-hours calls for service:
- Please call Park County Communications at
(719) 836-4121 - In an emergency, dial 911 for law enforcement response. Victim Advocates will not respond to an incident until the scene has been secured by law enforcement.
PEACEWORKS, INC – PARK COUNTY’S COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY PROGRAM:
PeaceWorks is a Mountain Peace Shelter that provides advocacy and resources for survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse, sexual assault, teen dating violence, and stalking. PeaceWorks is culturally responsive and fosters social change by offering prevention and education initiatives, crisis intervention, emergency safe shelter services, and healing-centered, trauma-informed care for clients and families, including pets. PeaceWorks also operates a donation-based Community Wellness Program that encourages personal wellbeing, healthy relationships, and safe homes.
24/7 ASSISTANCE at (303) 838-8181
- 24 hours / 7 days per week / 365 days per year
- This is a Voice or Text enabled hotline offering:
- Confidential services
- Speak to a trained volunteer advocate
- Safety planning
- Information about relationship violence, intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault and stalking
- Referrals to other community resources
Please visit their website for more information about shelter access and other programs being offered at PeaceWorks Inc - Safe Homes, Safe Relationships - Bailey, CO.
Staff & Volunteers:
Both staff and volunteer advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide on-scene crisis intervention, follow-up assistance, and support.
Your Opinion Counts!
The Park County Sheriff's Office would like to hear about your experience with their Victim Services Program and their Law Enforcement Officers.
Our programs want to be responsive to the needs of our community, so please let us know how we are doing and how we can better serve you.