Crime Victim Services

CRIME VICTIM SERVICES

MOUNT PLEASANT POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Mount Pleasant Police Department Victim Services Unit was established in 2013 to help victims of violent crime.

Mrs. Melissa Horton, the first to hold the position of Victim Services Coordinator with the Mount Pleasant Police Department, is available to assist Mount Pleasant and Titus County victims of violent crime. Melissa aids victims who may have suffered physical injuries or trauma as a result of a violent crime. Our advocate works with victims of family violence sexual assault, robbery, assault, traffic crimes and families of homicide victims. Our goal is to help empower victims to re-establish their lives and lessen the negative impact of the emotional, physical, psychological or financial trauma that many may experience.

Crimes Against Persons Division
501 North Madison., Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455.

CONTACT

Crimes Against Persons Division
903-575-4108
Coordinator Melissa Horton
903-575-4186
Fax: 903-572-4686
Email

SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Crime Victim Compensation Program
  • Assistance with the Criminal Justice Process
  • Information about Victim Rights
  • Safety Planning
  • Counseling & Community Referrals
  • Court Accompaniment
  • Protective orders

LOCAL RESOURCES

STATE RESOURCES

  • Texas Crime Victims’ Clearinghouse 1-800-848-4284
  • Family Violence Legal Line 1-800-374-4673
  • Family Law Hotline 1-800-777-FAIR
  • Texas Youth Hotline 1-800-210-2278
  • Crime Victims’ Compensation 1-800-983-9933