Resources for Victim Services Professionals

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Criminal justice professionals and agencies have responsibilities and duties to crime victims to ensure an opportunity to exercise their rights.  Over time, the Office of Crime Victim Services (OCVS) has accrued resources and publications about victims of crime that may be useful to professionals in various fields.  OCVS also offers technical assistance and reimbursements to county Victim/Witness Assistance programs and provides operational support to the Wisconsin Crime Victims Council. 

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides training and technical assistance to county-based victim/witness programs in accordance with Chapter 950 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The program supports the standardization and professionalization of victim/witness services statewide.

The Department of Justice reimburses Counties for a portion of costs incurred  by Chapter 950 victim/witness programs in providing services such as case progress and court appearance notification; restitution and compensation assistance; victim impact statement assistance; accompaniment to court; and social service referrals.​

V/W and Wisconsin Law

 V/W Forms and Directory

For questions from practitioners regarding billing to the Crime Victim Compensation program, please contact 1(800) 446-6564.

Resources for Medical Professionals:

OCVS provides specific information for law enforcement personnel through our webpage on WILENET (Wisconsin Law Enforcement Network).

Quick links for Law Enforcement:

  • Crime Victim Compensation Program & List of Compensable Crimes
  • List of service providers relating to Act 323 (updated to reflect changes during the 2013-2014 Legislative Session):

    • The Wisconsin Crime Victims Councilis an advisory body created by the legislature in 1981 that operates under  Wis. Stat. 15.257(2). The Council develops and implements projects, conducts research, and makes recommendations to the attorney general concerning public safety issues.

    A Sexual Assault Response Team, or SART, can minimize the potential for retraumatization to a survivor when engaging with the criminal justice system by initiating a collaborative response to provide support, information, options, and resources. This trauma-informed response not only benefits survivors but multidisciplinary partners as well.