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Office of Justice Programs

A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

If you are a crime victim, help is available.

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Finding help

Click here to find a victim service provider and other resources in Minnesota. During the COVID-19 health emergency, some programs may be providing services remotely, so please call ahead.


Financial Assistance

Victims of violent crime can file a claim for reparations for certain expenses related to the crime.

Emergency funds may be available for certain victims.
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Crime Victim Rights   

Victims in Minnesota have statutory rights regarding notification, participation, compensation, and protection.
 
Victims who feel their crime victim rights have been violated or they have been mistreated by a member or entity of the criminal justice system can contact the Crime Victim Justice Unit.
 
 

Crime Victim Brochures 

Crime Victim Rights                  Coping with Victimization
 
Juvenile Court Process              Restitution   
 
Tips on Testifying                      Post Conviction Issues
 

Sexual Assault Victims: Your Rights and Resources                            
 
Brochures in other languages are listed on the Professional Resources page and the Spanish, Somali, and Hmong Help for Crime Victim pages.
 
    

Other Helpful Publications 

Contact Office of Justice Programs 

Reparations
Financial assistance to victims of violent crime
651-201-7300 or 888-622-8799, dps.justiceprograms@state.mn.us

Crime Victim Justice Unit
Information and referral; crime victim rights information and complaints
651-201-7310 or 800-247-0390, cvju.ojp@state.mn.us
 
Click here to find a victim service provider and other resources for victims in Minnesota