The Victims Services Staff

The District Attorneys Council (DAC) Victims Services Division is staffed by eight individuals who provide support services for the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Board (OCVCB), the Oklahoma Victims of Crime Act Board (VOCA), and the Oklahoma Sexual Assault Examination Program (SAEF). Click here for a copy of our Mission Statement.

SUZANNE BREEDLOVE, Director of Victims Services - Suzanne is responsible for the management of the District Attorneys Council Victims Services Programs. She supervises division staff and is the Administrator for the Victims Compensation Board, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) programs, and the Sexual Assault Examination Fund. Suzanne is also responsible for overseeing the financial management of all programs within the division.

NORA BLACKWELL, Administrative Claims Examiner - Nora is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all crime victims compensation claims totaling less than $2,500, and all claims submitted for additional consideration after an initial award.

MEAGAN BLAN, Board Claims Examiner - Meagan is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all crime victims compensation claims totaling between $2,500 and $10,000. She is also responsible for reviewing victims compensation claims over $10,000 that are scheduled for Board decision.

TINA HARMAN, Public Information Officer - Tina is responsible for all press releases, training, and outreach programs pertaining to the OCVCB Program. Tina also attends Pardon and Parole meetings and is there to assist victims before and after testimony.

BRIAN HENDRIX, State-Tribal Crime Victim Liaison - Brian is responsible for increasing Tribal access to victims compensation and victims assistance programs statewide.  

STEPHANIE LOWERY, VOCA Program Specialist - Stephanie is the go-to person for all matters pertaining to the VOCA Grant program in Oklahoma. She is responsible for monitoring all programs receiving federal pass-through VOCA funds.

MICHELLE NAYLOR, Victims Division Accountant - Michelle is responsible for the budgeting and reconciliation of all accounts administered through the DAC Victims Division.

CLAUDIA ROMERO, File Clerk - Claudia works part-time in the Victims Division and is responsible for filing and records disposition.  In addition to this responsibility, Claudia logs in all victims compensation claims.

VALERIE STEPHENS, Sexual Assault and Restitution Recovery Specialist- Valerie is the go-to person for all matters pertaining to the Sexual Assault Examination Fund. She is responsible for processing payments for all sexual assault examinations in Oklahoma. Valerie is also responsible for evaluating claims for possible restitution/subrogation recovery.

JAIME YAHNER, Victims Compensation and Assistance Clerk - Jaime is the primary contact for the division and takes the majority of calls from the public. Jaime is also responsible for evaluating victims compensation claims submitted for eligibility consideration and possible restitution/subrogation recovery.

Contact Information:
Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Board
421 NW 13^th, Suite 290
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
405-264-5006
Toll-Free 1-800-745-6098
E-mail: victimsservices@dac.state.ok.us