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Crime Victim Rights & Enforcement

Learn about the history of victim rights in Wisconsin and the role of the Victim Resource Center (VRC) in providing support and resources to victims. Understand the rights of victims, the prosecution procedure, and the process for addressing threats and intimidation. Contact the VRC for advocacy, resources, and referrals.

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Crime Victim Rights & Enforcement

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  1. Crime Victim Rights & Enforcement Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services Victim Resource Center

  2. Overview

  3. Training & Policy

  4. Victim Resource Center (VRC)

  5. Victim Rights Authority

  6. History of Victim Rights in WI 1998 1996 1993 1980 1975

  7. Who is a victim? Different than CVC definition! Can change from LE determination to prosecution!

  8. Who is NOT a victim? Not a Victim

  9. Exercising victim rights does NOT require cooperation with LE or prosecution

  10. POP • QUIZ!

  11. Defendants’ Rights

  12. Name that victim right!

  13. Name that victim right!

  14. Name that victim right!

  15. Name that victim right!

  16. Name that victim right!

  17. Name that victim right!

  18. Who is responsible for providing rights? Summary of prosecution procedure Procedure for addressing threats/intimidation Written notification of rights Custodial Information Availability of CVC Contact info for participating in process Contact info including advocacy

  19. Fairness, dignity, and respect for privacy

  20. Enforcement

  21. Informal Complaint Process Not a finder of fact – does not investigate! Victim led Gathers information Closing letter Limits to confidentiality

  22. Formal Complaint Process

  23. Resources & Referrals 1-800-446-6564 • Stephanie Mock • Victim Rights Specialist • 608-267-2236 • Anne Kessenich • Victim Rights Specialist • 608-261-7194 • Hannah Wrobel • Victim Services Specialist / VANS • 608-267-5249 • Betsy Mardany • Victim Services Specialist • 608-264-9446

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