Professional Resources

COVID 19 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VICTIM SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

For guidance on COVID-19 response, helpful resources, and links to up-to-date announcements from state and federal agencies and organizations, see the Minnesota Alliance on Crime website.

Resources on COVID-19 in multiple languages are available on the Minnesota Department of Health website.

OJP Brochures

OJP has crime victim brochures available at no cost to advocacy organizations, courts, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors' offices, and other allied professionals.

Examples of Materials | Materials Order Form

Brochure Click on to view and print

Crime Victim Rights
English | Spanish |  Hmong | Somali

The Juvenile Court Process English | Spanish | Hmong | Somali

Financial Help for Crime Victims English  | Spanish | Hmong | Somali

Coping with Victimization

English | Spanish |  Hmong | Somali

Tips on Testifying

English | Spanish |  Hmong | Somali

Victim Impact Statements

English | Spanish |  Hmong | Somali

Restitution

English | Spanish |  Hmong | Somali

Collecting Court Ordered Restitution

English | Spanish |  Hmong  | Somali

Post Conviction Issues

English | Spanish |  Hmong | Somali

After a Homicide English   | Spanish  | Hmong | Somali

Minnesota VINE

English | Spanish |  Hmong | Somali

VINE/HAVEN postcard   English | Spanish

Crime Victim Rights Poster
  English  | Spanish    |  Hmong  | Somali

Additional Resources

Law Enforcement Victim Information Cards: Requesting assistance

Sample cards

OJP template 3.5" x 5" - English | Spanish

Content only: English and Spanish | Somali and Hmong

Sample campus card (includes Clery Act notices and information)

For Jail Facilities

Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)

Two sided posters: English/Spanish | Hmong/Spanish
Two sided tear pads: English on one side, Spanish/Hmong/Somali on other
Two side post card - VINE/CHOICE: English | Spanish
Fact Sheet

For Hospitals

Victims of Sexual Assault: Your Rights and Resources (notice to sexual assault victims)

English | Spanish | Hmong | Somali

Sexual Assault Evidentiary Exam: Payment and County Contact Information

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 Coordiantor, (651) 201-7318, joann.jones@state.mn.us.