What is the Elder Victims of Crime (EVOC) Program?

Have you or a loved one been a victim of a crime? Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas (AAAWA) is here to help! We are a proud recipient of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant. The Elder Victims of Crime program is designed to provide direct services to older Arkansans.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES?

Arkansans that meet all three of the following criteria qualify for the program:

• Resident of Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan County

• Are at least 50 years of age

• Self-identify as a victim of a crime

You are not required to report the crime to the authorities for eligibility. You have the choice to remain anonymous when speaking with the program staff.

Your privacy and safety are EVOC’s priority!

SERVICES RENDERED

Whether your situation stems from a crime on a local, State, and/or Federal level:
We Can Help! The Program offers a variety of victim services, including:

• Emergency Short-stay Shelter

• Emergency Transportation

• Emergency Food and Clothing

• Window and Door Lock Replacement

• In-person and Telephonic Support

• Weekly Victim Support Group Meetings

• Weekly Education and Prevention Training

CONTACT INFORMATION

Call us at (479) 424-2035 or 1(800) 320-6667 Opt. 5
Visit the AAAWA office:
3600 Wheeler Avenue, Suite 2
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Email: evocfax@agingwest.org

Anyone that contacts AAAWA for help can be assured that all interaction remains confidential. Permission is obtained from the victim prior to any information being shared with outside resources. Family and friends are welcome to call the Agency to refer someone they feel have been or are currently being victimized. After the initial referral has been made, the program will not discuss a victim’s situation (follow-up questions from family/friends will not be answered). Confidentiality is maintained. We want each client to feel safe and trust that our team is here to provide the support they need.