Services provided by the centers shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Providing assistance to victims in preparing claims for submission to the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee; (2) Establishing a means for volunteers to work with criminal justice agencies to promote greater sensitivity to the needs of victims and witnesses; (3) Providing followup support services to victims of violent crime and their families to insure that they receive necessary assistance through available community resources; (4) Providing elderly victims of crime with services appropriate to their special needs; (5) Providing liaison and referral systems to special counseling facilities and community service agencies for victims; (6) Providing transportation and household assistance to those victims and witnesses participating in the criminal justice process; (7) Notifying friends, relatives, and the employer of a victim, if requested; (8) Arranging for verification of medical benefits and assistance when applying for compensation from the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee; (9) Notifying witnesses prior to their being subpoenaed in criminal cases; and (10) Notifying witnesses of changes in the court calendar to avoid unnecessary trips to the court or spending unnecessary time in court.
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