Key Services Offered

All services provided by the DAEOC Victim Response Team are 100% free, confidential, and tailored to meet your safety and support needs.

Emergency & Housing Support

Access to safe temporary shelter, immediate safety planning, and referrals for emergency financial or housing assistance.

Crisis Advocacy & Support

One-on-one compassionate guidance through immediate crisis management, emotional support, and personal stabilization.

Legal & Court Advocacy

Assistance navigating Orders of Protection, court accompaniment, understanding victim rights, and legal system navigation.

Community & Resource Connections

Direct referrals to supportive community agencies, basic needs assistance, healthcare options, and long-term recovery plans.

How It Works (4 Simple Steps)

Getting connected with the Victim Response Team is fast, free, and strictly confidential. Here is what to expect when you reach out.

  1. Step 1:

    Reach Out

    Call our direct hotline at (573) 471-6014 or fill out our secure online inquiry form to request advocacy support.

  2. Step 2:

    Connect with an Advocate

    Complete a initial confidential intake with a dedicated advocate to discuss your immediate safety and specific needs.

  3. Step 3:

    Develop Your Plan

    Work 1-on-1 with your advocate to build a personalized safety plan, outline goals, and coordinate resources.

  4. Step 4:

    Receive Ongoing Support

    Access continuous court support, housing assistance, crisis intervention, and community resource referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about services, confidentiality, and support options provided by the Victim Response Team.

Are the Victim Response Team services completely free and confidential?

Yes. All advocacy, emergency assistance, crisis management, and legal support services provided by DAEOC’s Victim Response Team are 100% free of charge and strictly confidential.

Who is eligible for assistance through this program?

Services are available to individuals and families who have experienced crime, abuse, or crisis and reside within DAEOC’s Southeast Missouri service area (Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Dunklin, and Stoddard counties).

What should I do if I am in immediate physical danger?

If you or someone you know is in immediate life-threatening danger, please dial 911 or contact your local law enforcement immediately. Our team provides advocacy during standard operating hours and works directly alongside emergency resources.

How can an advocate help me with court or legal proceedings?

An advocate can assist you with filing Orders of Protection, offer court accompaniment so you don't have to navigate hearings alone, help explain your legal rights under Missouri law, and connect you with free legal aid resources.

What information do I need to provide when I call?

You only need to share what you feel comfortable sharing. Our initial intake focuses on your immediate safety, basic contact details, and what specific resources or assistance you are seeking.

Victim Response Team — Contact & Location

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Have questions about advocacy, emergency housing, or crisis support services? Reach out directly or visit our Sikeston center.

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 The Victim Response Team is supported by the Office for Victims of Crime of the U.S. Department of Justice as part of a financial assistance award totaling $100,000, with 80% funded by VOCA/DOJ and 20% ($25,000) funded by non-government/local match sources.