The Northwestern District Attorney's Office is dedicated to serving the people of Hampshire and Franklin counties and the town of Athol through rigorous, fair prosecutions and progressive prevention and intervention efforts. Our advocates, prosecutors, and staff fight every day for the victims of crime, including vulnerable seniors, young children, and battered spouses. We address the challenges of substance abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, and other serious matters impacting the safety and quality of life in our 47 Northwestern communities. Our office provides advocacy and information about the court process to victims and witnesses of crime, as well as information about victim rights and referrals to community resources. We work collaboratively with communities to prevent and address the challenges of substance abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, and other serious matters.