Crime Victims Advocate:
Dana Banta, Crime Victim Advocate
Darla Woodrum, Volunteer
Crime Victims Advocate's Office:
As the Crime Victims Advocate, I assist victims in understanding their role in the court system, assist with the questions they may have, to link them with the programs available to them, assist with the filing of Protection Orders, to be a link between them and the Prosecutor's Office, assist them to understand their rights as a victim and assisting with notification of court dates.
Regular office hours are:
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mon.-Fri; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Our office phone number is: 417-223-2378
Our email address is: cva@mcdonaldcountygov.comOther useful contact information:
Lafayette House: 1-800-416-1772
Crime Victim Compensation:: 1-800-347-6881