55 N Main
Ivins UT 84738
435-652-1122
Dispatch (Emergency): 911
Dispatch (Non-Emergency): 435-634-5730
Fire & EMS
Burn Permits – 435-627-4949
SC Fire Dept
Victim advocates are available to help provide support, guidance, resources, and advocacy. To speak with a victim advocate
Victims Rights
Victims and witnesses of crime have fundamental rights in the criminal justice process to ensure that all victims are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity. Victims also have the right to privacy. Utah legislation and the State Constitution protect and honor victims’ rights. You can locate these rights in the Utah Constitution, Article 28 and in the Utah Criminal Code at 77-37, 77-38 and 77-38a. There are specific victims’ rights for survivors of sexual violence. For more information about these rights, please contact SCIPD’s Victim Advocates at (435) 652-1122.
Initial reports often start with a call to dispatch:
- Emergency calls: 9-1-1
- Non-emergency calls: 435-634-5730
An initial officer will typically respond to the victim's location to address the following:
- The health and safety of the victim
- Preservation and collection of evidence
- Create a brief report of the crime
- Gather any information that may help identify the suspect
Medical and forensic examinations may be completed via medical providers:
- A SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) can collect a sexual assault kit (CODE-R)
- Victim Advocates can be present during a forensic examination, if requested
- If a CODE-R is collected, it will be given to an officer to book into police evidence
- Survivors can restrict their kit or trace the kit to remain informed about the status
The case will then move to a follow-up Investigations phase:
- A Detective will be assigned to the case
- Per trauma-informed best practices, the Detective will typically wait for a few days before reaching out to the victim
- The Detective will conduct any appropriate follow-up interviews and investigative actions
- The Detective will present cases to the County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review
Victim Services maybe provided at any phase of the case and/or be available throughout the entire case:
- Prior to reporting
- At the time an initial report is filed
- During a forensic or medical exam
- At the time of a Detective's follow-up interview
- During the prosecutor review process
- During any civil or criminal court processes
- After the completion of any criminal justice system responses
EMERGENCY SHELTER:
St. George DOVE Center - 435-628-1204
CRISIS LINES:
Utah Sexual Assault Crisis Line 24/7 - 1-888-421-1100
National Sexual Assault Hotline 24/7 - 1(800) 656-4673
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES:
St. George Planned Parenthood offers free or low cost options:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/utah/saint-george/84770/st-george-health-center-2813-91730
MEDICAL RESOURCES:
St George Regional Hospital
https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/st-george-regional-hospital/
Southwest Forensic Healthcare
https://www.swforensichealthcare.org/
VICTIM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
https://crimevictim.utah.gov/victim-financial-assistance/
Victim Information and Notification (VINE) is a free, secure, and confidential way to access criminal case information and custody status. Register for notifications and stay informed.
https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/UT/ENGLISH
211 Information and Referral provides resources for employment, housing, legal, mental health, medical, education, and more.
https://211utah.org/
Utah Suicide Prevention Text or Call: 988
Utah Adult Protective Services
https://daas.utah.gov/adult-protective-services/
Human Trafficking resources from the Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Program at Asian Association of Utah.
https://antitrafficking.aau-slc.org/index.php/resources/#utah-resources
Family Support Centers of Utah
https://utahfamilies.org/
Utah Parent Center
https://utahparentcenter.org/resources/
Five Counties Association of Governments
www.fivecounty.utah.gov
Child Justice Center
https://cjcwc.com/report-abuse/