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Office of Victim Services
 225 Spring Street, 4th Floor, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Focusing on a brighter future

The staff of the Office of Victim Services (OVS) understands this is a difficult time for you and your family. We have several programs and services to help you with the emotional and financial impact of the crime and to support you through the criminal justice process. See "Programs and Descriptions" below for a brief description of these programs and services.
You may reach an OVS staff member Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-800-822-8428 or by email at OVS@jud.ct.gov.

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Latest News and Updates

Notice: There may be times when OVS opens late, closes early, or closes for the day because of weather or other unexpected reasons. Changes in OVS hours will be posted on the Connecticut Judicial Branch Twitter page.

  • 1-15-17 - The Office of Victim Services released its 2015-2017 Biennial Report

Programs and Descriptions [+] (Click to expand or collapse)
 Programs  Descriptions
Victim Compensation Financial help for victims of violent crimes, their family members, and other persons for certain crime expenses that were not paid or eligible to be paid by financial resources, such as insurance.
Victim Notification Confidential notification programs about the status of a criminal court case, inmate requests for a change in their court sentence, registration with the Sex Offender Registry, custody status with the Department of Correction, parole and pardon requests with the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and when an order of protection is issued, changed, or ends.
Victim Advocacy Court-based victim services advocates provide support to victims of violent crimes and their family members during court proceedings and give information on crime victims’ rights and the criminal justice process.

Victim services advocates at the Board of Pardons and Paroles provide support and information to victims of violent crimes and their family members during the pardons and paroles process.

Civil court-based victim services advocates provide support and information on applying for a civil protection order.
OVS Helpline Helpline for information on crime victim rights, referrals to state and community agencies, and information on victim notification and the criminal justice process.
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Program Sexual assault forensic examiners provide compassionate care and medical-forensic examination services to sexual assault victims that go to a participating health care facility within 120 hours of the assault.
Victim Resources
A list of community and state agencies that provide crisis intervention, counseling, 24-hour hotlines, and other services to crime victims.
State Law on OVS Services Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 968, Victim Services. The state law that directs the work of OVS.
Training and Outreach Training to criminal justice and victim service professionals, students at high schools, colleges, and universities, and the public on victim rights and services provided by OVS.

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