The Victim/Witness Assistance Division provides assistance and information to victims of crime, and witnesses in criminal cases, together with referrals to other quality support services offered in Knox County. The Victim Advocate is available twenty-four hours a day to assist victims of crimes such as domestic violence, stalking, assault, sexual abuse, child abuse, drunk driving, etc., and to assist the families of homicide victims. These services are available to all residents of Knox County, or anyone who becomes the victim of a crime in Knox County. This Division’s trained advocate is available to lend immediate support to victims of crime, to accompany them to court appearances, provide information and guidance concerning the criminal justice system, make referrals to appropriate social service agencies and counselors, provide information concerning payment of medical bills from State funds, and to notify victims and witnesses concerning important hearing dates and the status or outcome of criminal cases in which they are involved. This division is staffed by a Victim Advocate, and the division is funded almost entirely by state and federal grant money.