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Office of Justice Programs

A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

Advocates

​Crime Victim Brochures

OJP has a variety of crime victim brochures available to for free.To request, complete and submit the Materials Order Form.

Crime Victim Rights


Minnesota Crime Victim Rights: Reference Guide for Criminal Justice Agencies and Professionals

A reference guide listing statutory crime victim rights, organized by criminal justice professionals.It includes court rules and best practices related to crime victim rights.

Crime Victim Rights Information Guide

A comprehensive guide (formerly called the "Blue Book") that includes descriptions of crime victim rights and case law related to crime victim rights, as well as the criminal justice system and supports available to victims.​


Resources for Victim Advocates


The following resources cover many aspects that victim service professionals face in their work with crime victims:

Victim Impact Statements (Brief for advocates)
Post conviction checklist
Cameras in the Courtroom​ (Brief for advocates)
Handbook for Victim Service Providers  (Reparations guide)
Can I attend the court proceeding? Access to Minnesota Courts by Victims, Advocates, and Family 
Expungement and Victims​ (for victims)

Court and Law Enforcement Data

Sexual assault victims

Resources on Crime Victim Issues

Professionals:   Click here for a comprehensive list of national organizations, federal agencies, and information clearinghouses devoted to crime victim issues.

Victims:  Click here for a list of state and national resources for crime victims.