Information for Victims & Families

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Victim Resource Center specializes in assisting victims and witnesses of crime with information and service referrals related to crime victimization. Services provided by the Victim Resource Center include:

  • Information and referrals for crime victims.

  • Informational materials and training on victim rights.

  • Victim Appellate Notification Services (VANS) for victims.  

  • Assistance navigating and participating in the criminal justice process.​

  • Receiving and addressing victim or witness rights complaints.

The Victim Resource Center does not provide legal advice. If you are looking for an attorney or legal services contact the Wisconsin Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service. The Victim Resource Center does not handle family court issues such as child custody, visitation, placement or child support. For assistance with family matters contact the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families​.​

​If you are a victim of a crime​ or a friend or family member assisting a victim of crime, we understand that there are many emotional, physical, and financial challenges. This is a compilation of information and resources to help you navigate this process. ​

​County Based Victim Services 

Domestic Abuse Support Services, (End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin)

Sexual Assault Support Services, (Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault)


​State-Wide Victim Services

Deaf Unity​Services for Deaf Survivors in Wisconsin
Disability Rights WisconsinServing people with disabilities of all ages, including (but not limited to) people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, people with mental illness, people with physical or sensory disabilities, and people with traumatic brain injury.
End Domestic Abuse WisconsinEnd Abuse exists to reduce and eliminate domestic violence, abuse and oppression, which destroy human dignity and liberty.
HIR Wellness InstituteHealing Intergenerational Roots [HIR] for All Nations, One Tribe. Providing the next generation of care to Victims of Crime through a survivor and women-led organization.
Legal Action of WisconsinProvides children and family law services to clients who are or have been victims of domestic violence​, and other specialized populations.
LOTUS Legal ClinicThrough legal counsel and Survivor Empowerment programming, LOTUS Legal Clinic supports survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking as they move toward a better future.
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual AssaultS​tatewide organization dedicated to support and complement the work of Wisconsin’s community-based sexual assault service provider programs and other organizations working to end sexual violence.
Wisconsin Department of Corrections - Office of Victim Services & ProgramsThe Office of Victim Services and Programs (OVSP) is committed to addressing the effects of crime and restoring a sense of safety to victims, survivors, and communities through a variety of services including information, support, and advocacy. 
Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.Judicare Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income persons living in Northern Wisconsin and Native Americans statewide.
Wisconsin V​ictim/Witness Professionals Association WVWP was formed to assist and support individuals and programs providing services to victims and witnesses of crime through ensuring the rights of victims as outlined in Chapter 950 of the Wisconsin State Statutes.​