Victim Services
Shanda Scott, Victim Assistance Coordinator, located at the Bridgeport Police Department provides services to victims of a crime. Mrs. Scott coordinates with federal, Connecticut state, and local government agencies to help victims. If you have been the victim of crime (of any crime within the City of Bridgeport) and are in search of assistance, please feel free to contact Mrs. Scott. She will be able to offer direction, potential resources, and useful information. She can be reached at 203-576-7714 or shanda.scott@bridgeportct.gov or by setting up an appointment via email (due to COVID-19 restrictions).
You may also contact Shanda Scott, Victim Assistance Coordinator for questions about:
- Bridgeport Victim Service Programs
- Crime Victim Compensation Programs
- Fairfield County Domestic Violence Programs
- Fairfield County Criminal Justice System
- Crime Reporting
The Bridgeport Police Department serves all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
*The City is Bridgeport is not liable for any expenses incurred from the towing of a vehicle or due to the loss of any personal items related to a crime*
Victim Services Forms
A guide to preparing your Victim Impact Statement
OVS Survivor Benefits Application.pdf
OVS Personal Injury Application.pdf
OVS Emotional Injury Application.pdf
Victim Rights - Protect yourself from Identity Theft
Victim Rights - Fairness & Respect
Victim Rights - The Right to Attend
Compensation Program Brochure 2021
Crime Victim's Guide to the Adult Criminal Court
Has your Life been affected by crime?
Information for Victims of Sexual Assault
Rights of Crime Victims in Connecticut
Victim Rights - Civil Protection Order
Victim Support Services and Information
Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Sexual Assault
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCA/DV)
Call or Text: 888-774-2900 (24/7)
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888 or text BEFREE to 233733
CIRI (Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Project Rescue- Anti-Human Trafficking Program
203-336-0141
https://cirict.org/project-rescue/
The Center for Family Justice
753 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-334-6154
203-333-2233 (Hotline)
Connecticut Alliance To End Sexual Violence
Statewide 24-hour Toll-Free Hotline
English: 888-999-5545 (Call or Text)
Spanish: 888-568-8332
https://endsexualviolencect.org/
Infoline
2-1-1
Toll Free: 800-203-1234
Office of Child Advocate
800-994-0939
Office of Victim Services (State)
800-822-8428