RESOURCES FOR ADVOCACY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS
The Office of Justice Programs has resources helpful to all advocacy and criminal justice agencies, and resources specific to:
OJP brochures for order
OJP has crime victim brochures available at no cost to advocacy organizations, courts, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors' offices, and other allied professionals.
Additional Resources for all 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.
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.
Jail Facilities
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)
Materials available for order:
Hospitals
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.
Training Requests
If you would like to set up a training for your staff about crime victim rights, please contact: Joann Jones, Training and Communications Unit Coordinator, (651) 201-7318, joann.jones@state.mn.us.
