Public and professional resources

Crime victims’ rights help for law enforcement, professionals, and the general public

The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA) supports professionals who work with crime victims. We also offer valuable resources for families, caregivers, and the general public. Resources include:

  • Brochures, guides, and policy information
  • Training and videos about crime victims’ rights
  • Referrals to outside services for victims of crime
Are you a victim of a crime? Find OVA resources for victims  

Do you or a client need services for crime victims?

Explore the Judicial Branch Office of Victim Services

The Office of Victim Services (OVS) offers advocacy, programs, and services to help victims and survivors. They can help crime victims get compensation and court-based advocates. OVS also helps notify crime victims of important court proceedings.

The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA), on the other hand, focuses on enforcement of crime victims’ rights. We also provide legislative and policy advocacy, as well as public outreach. Review this chart for a breakdown of the difference between OVS and OVA.
Find support programs and services from OVS  

Explore vital information and resources from OVA

Brochures and guides
Explore materials from the Office of the Victim Advocate for crime victims and those who assist them.

Rights of Victims of Crime (PDF)
Read the document that outlines the rights of a crime victim in all criminal prosecutions in Connecticut.

Training information and videos
Find free training sessions about the rights and services available for crime victims. Watch training videos about crime victims’ rights in CT.

Find external resources for victims of crime

CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence 

Learn about victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy from CT’s statewide alliance of sexual assault crisis programs.

CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV)  

Find support, resources, advocacy and so much more for survivors of domestic violence in Connecticut.

Department of Correction: Victim Services Unit 

For victims of crime, the Department of Corrections can provide timely notifications of an inmate's status in the corrections system.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), CT Chapter  

Get access to services, advocacy, and more for victims of drugged and drunk driving crashes—all at no charge.

State of CT Judicial Branch: Office of Victim Services (OVS)  

Find advocacy, programs, and services to help crime victims and survivors deal with impacts of crime

Survivors of Homicide  

Discover support, counseling, and advocacy for family and friends of homicide victims in Connecticut.

Need to find something else?

Crime victim resources

Are you a victim of crime? Do you feel your rights as a crime victim have been violated? We’ve assembled a host of resources for you to learn more about crime victims’ rights, submit a complaint, find support, and more.
Discover victim resources  

Latest news and events

Keep up to date with the Office of the Victim Advocate. Get information about National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), upcoming training events, and more.
Browse recent news and events from OVA  

Read publications and legislation

Read publications from OVA, including annual reports and legislative updates. View legislative proposals and summaries.
View publications and legislation from OVA  

Get to know OVA

Discover more about the Office of the Victim Advocate, including our mission statement, staff directory, and more. Find contact information so you can get in touch.
Learn more about OVA