Purpose
This Division seeks protection for victims of violence in intimate relationships through aggressive and consistent prosecution of offenders
The Buffalo County Attorney recognizes the importance of communicating and cooperating with law enforcement and other public and private community agencies that provide services to families, victims, and perpetrators of domestic violence. A specialized Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit, in coordination with other community agencies, provides the best opportunity to achieve the following goals:
- To stop the violence.
- To protect the victim from additional acts of violence committed by the Defendant.
- To protect the children or other family members from exposure to, or possible injury from, domestic violence.
- To provide restitution to the victims.
- To hold the offender accountable for their violent conduct.
Policy
The State of Nebraska has a critical interest in reducing the number of incidents of domestic violence and increasing the number of positive results in domestic violence prosecutions.
It is the position of the Buffalo County Attorney that the aggressive prosecution of domestic violence is necessary to protect victims and future victims of domestic violence.
Resources & Information
Hotlines
If you or someone you know needs help, call:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
- Nebraska Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 876-6238
- Linea de Crisis en Nebraska (en Espanol): (877) 215-0167
Do not use email to report cases of abuse. If there is an emergency call local law enforcement immediately.
The S.A.F.E. Center
The Spouse/Sexual Abuse Family Education Center (S.A.F.E. Center)
3710 Central Avenue, Suite 10
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-2599
(877) 237-2513
www.safecenter.org
All services are free & confidential.
- 24-hour crisis line
- Crisis support
- Emergency shelter
- Support groups
- Supportive atmosphere
- Liaison with community agencies
- Public education presentations
- Protection order advocacy
- Information & referrals for:
- Counseling
- Housing
- Legal alternatives
- Emergency assistance
- and much more!
Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE)
VINE is a free automated service that monitors the custody status of adult inmates in all county jails and state prisons. You can arrange to receive telephone and e-mail notification when an offender’s custody status changes. Updated information is available 24 hours a day. VINE is available in English and Spanish and supported by 24-hour operator assistance.
The Nebraska VINE service is provided by the Nebraska Sheriff’s Association, Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition, Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime, Nebraska County Attorneys’ Association, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, Nebraska Crime Commission, and CJIS Advisory Committee.
Nebraska VINE number: 877-NE 4 VINE or (877) 634-8463.|
Register or find an offender online: www.vinelink.com
Other Resources