Law Enforcement Victims Assistance Program

Services Provided by the LEVA Program

• Information & Referrals


• Assistance with Applying for Crime Victim Compensation


• Assistance with Filing for a Protective Order


• Safety Planning


• Justice System Guidance


• Agent-Victim Liaison


• Crisis Counseling & Intervention


• On-Scene Response


• Advocate for Victims' Rights

Victims' Rights

• Kansas Bill of Rights for Victims of Crime (K.S.A. 74-7333)


• Kansas Constitutional Amendment (Article 15, Section 15)

Resources

• Kansas Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)
  
  VINE is a free and confidential telephone and online service that provides victims of crime and the public access to information regarding an adult offender’s custody status in Kansas county jails. Survivors can register to receive call, text, or email notifications when there is a change in their offender’s custody status.
  
  (P): 1-866-574-8463



• Kansas Attoney General's Office: Division of Crime Victim Compensation
  
  The Kansas Crime Victim Compensation Board provides victims with financial assistance for loss of earnings and out-of-pocket expenses for injuries sustained, physically or emotionally, as a direct result of violent crime.
  
  (P): 785-296-2359
  
  (F): 785-296-0652



• Kansas Protection Order Portal (KS POP)
  
  KS POP is a portal that offers a free and secure way to file a petition for protection online.



• Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV)
  
  KCSDV is a statewide coalition which aims to prevent and eliminate sexual and domestic violence.



• National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
  
  POMC provides information and support for the families and friends of those who have died by violence.



• Kansas Department of Corrections: Office of Victim Services
  
  KDOC Office of Victim Services provides support and information to victims, survivors, and/or witnesses to a crime where the offender was sentenced to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
  
  (P): 866-404-6732

Hotline Numbers

For Emergencies, Call 911

• Kansas Crisis Hotline
  Statewide hotline for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
  (P): 1-888-363-2287


• Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
  Report abuse, neglect, and exploitation of an adult or child.
  (P): 1-800-922-5330


• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  (P): 1-800-799-7233


• National Human Trafficking Hotline
  (P): 1-888-373-7888


• National Sexual Assault Hotline
  (P): 1-800-656-4673


• National Suicide Prevention Hotline
  (P): 1-800-273-8255

Survey

Download the LEVA Progam Feedback Survey Here

We strive to continually improve our response to victims of crime and are interested in learning about your experience receiving LEVA services. We ask that you complete the provided survey and return it by email to VictimAssistance@kbi.ks.gov or by mail to:

Kansas Bureau of Investigation
LEVA Program
625 Washington
Great Bend, KS 67530

We thank you for your participation and feedback.

LEVA Program Contact Information

Kayla Stone, MSW
Law Enforcement Victims Assistance Coordinator
(P): 620-603-7112
VictimAssistance@kbi.ks.gov

This webpage was produced by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation under 2019-V3-GX-0064, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this webpage are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the U.S. Department of Justice.