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Victim Services

ID Theft

If you believe you are the victim of Identity Theft or know that your identity has been stolen, be sure you report it at once.
After you report to your local law enforcement agency, you should contact the following agencies to report the theft as well.

Child Abuse

To report child abuse or neglect please call 1-800-800-5556

Domestic Abuse

Victim Rights.pdf
Victim Contacts.pdf

Sexual Assault

The first thing to remember is it's not your fault. Contact local law enforcement immediately to report sexual assault and to obtain information you may need.


Sexual Assault: Awareness and Recovery for Students -

Awareness and Recovery for Students

Stalking

If you believe that you are the victim of stalking, report it to local law enforcement immediately and contact the Whitley County Clerk's office for information on a protective order.
See other contacts below for more information.

NIXLE:

Nixle is a Community Information Service dedicated to helping you stay connected to the information that matters most to you, depending on your physical location. You stay connected to your local police department, your children’s schools, your local community agencies and organizations, and the important information from other locations throughout the country that are relevant to you.

NIXLE Website

Homeland Security Victim Notification Program

Homeland Security Victim Notification Program is a program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. Victims and witnesses are required to register with this agency in order to receive notification of a criminal alien's release. to do so please click on the link below.

ICE Website

Other Contacts

Prosecutor's Office Victim Advocate:
M-F 8 am – 4:30 pm 260-244-3000
101 W. Van Buren St. Room 13
Columbia City, IN 46725
Whitley County Clerk’s Office (protective orders):
M-F 8 am – 4:30 pm 260-244-3103 (closed noon - 1 pm daily)
101 W. Van Buren St. Room 10
Columbia City, IN 46725
MIssion 25 Shelter: 260-244-5266
Fort Wayne Woman's Shelter: 260-447-7233
YWCA Domestic Violence Services: 800-441-4073
Victim's Assistance: 260-244-3000