The Victim Witness Assistance Unit of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is dedicated to assisting and supporting individuals who are victims and witnesses to serious and violent crimes by juvenile offenders. We are committed to assisting victims return to a sense of normalcy by providing short term counseling, support and assistance throughout the entire judicial process, as well as making appropriate referrals to collaborating agencies and organizations to  address your individualized needs and personal challenges. The Victim Witness Assistance Unit recognize that the stressors created by being victimized can become overwhelming not only to the victim but to family and friends. Our goal is to make this a less difficult and arduous process.