Regional Crime Victims Liaison

Crime Victim Services

Beginning June 2015, the cities of Schertz, Live Oak and Cibolo hired a Regional Crime Victim Liaison as part of a new Victim Services Division falling under the Criminal Investigation Division. The liaison works in conjunction with the detectives by providing support and follow-up to victims of family violence, sex crimes, child abuse, homicides, traffic fatalities, and aggravated assaults. Victim services bridges connection with local prosecutors and victim advocacy groups in order to streamline the process and create a more effective system. These partnerships will provide a roadmap through the criminal justice system and on to recovery for each victim.

It is the belief of these cities that there are many benefits to focusing on the immediate needs of those affected by crime. Not only is the individual crime victim given the assistance they need; the criminal case against the offender is strengthened, and the community is protected.

Victim services provide information and referral, crisis counseling regarding normal reactions to trauma, and a contact person for the victim and family survivors. Addressing these needs will in turn reduce the short term and long term effects of the trauma while helping to facilitate the victims' willingness and ability to cooperate with the Criminal Justice System in the investigation and prosecution of crimes.

This office also assists victims and family survivors with the process of filing for Texas Crime Victims' Compensation funds to aid qualifying victims and their surviving families with the expenses incurred as a result of a violent crimes.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Victim Assistance Program is to provide impassioned leadership, offer emotional support, and build partnerships with service providers and a commitment to empower victims of crime with the goal of preventing further victimization.

Texas Crime Victims Compensation

The Regional Victim Services Crime Victim Liaison will assist you in applying for benefits from Crime Victims' Compensation. Upon request, we will provide you with the application and will send the application form and required documentation to Crime Victims' Compensation. Please allow us to assist you in obtaining these benefits if you feel you may qualify.

For more information on Crime Victims' Compensation please visit the Texas Office of the Attorney General's CVC Division website, or call either 800-983-9933 VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday), or 877-894-VINE (8463).

Notification of Basic Information on Jailed Suspects/Offenders

The Regional Victim Services Crime Victim Liaison will also assist you in registering for notification of basic information on jailed suspects/offenders and their scheduled court events (County Jail). You may also register online.

You can reach Krista Chandler at 210-619-1250 for assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by email.

Awareness Action Social ChangeNational Domestic Violence Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact Krista for information on options and resources. We have also provided links to family violence shelters and prevention: