Victim Rights and Navigating the Justice System

In addition to emotional, physical and financial challenges, if you are the victim of crime you may suddenly find yourself involved in the criminal justice system. Navigating the justice system can be confusing or frustrating for those who are unfamiliar with it. The Victim Resource Center (VRC) helps victims of crime exercise their victim rights and provides resources to help them throughout the criminal justice process.

• Your Rights as a Victim
• What Services are provided by the Victim Resource Center?
• What remedies are available if victim rights are violated?
• What is restitution?
• How can I track my offender?
• Restraining orders
• Publications for Victims and Advocates

Contact the Victim Resource Center

Wisconsin Victim Helpline: (800) 446-6564

Madison area: (608) 264-9497 (assistance available in Spanish)

Fax:  (608) 264-6368

TTY: (800) 947-3529

Email the Victim Resource Center.

Victim Resource Center

PO Box 7591

Madison, WI 53707-7951