Crime Victim Services
Help for Crime Victims
If you are a crime victim, help is available.
FINDING HELP IN YOUR AREA:
Advocates in prosecutors’ offices and community-based organizations are available to help crime victims with information, referral, and assistance. To find a victim service provider in your area, search the Victim Service Provider Directory.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
For Victims of Violent Crime
Victims of violent crime can file a claim for reparations to cover expenses related to the crime. > How to File a Reparations Claim
For Emergency Expenses Related to a Crime:
Local organizations distribute funds in small amounts to crime victims to cover emergency expenses related to the crime.
> More about the Emergency Fund and program contacts for your county
CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS:
Crime victims in Minnesota have rights: Crime Victim Rights
OTHER HELP FOR CRIME VICTIMS:
(pdf documents)
COMPLAINTS BY CRIME VICTIMS:
Victims who feel that their rights have been violated or that they have been mistreated by a member of the criminal justice system can contact the Crime Victim Justice Unit. |
Contact Crime Victim Services
If this is an emergency, call 911.
Office of Justice Programs
(M - F, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
651-201-7300 or
888-622-8799, ext. 1 for financial help
800-247-0390, ext. 4 for information and referral
651-205-4827 TTY
United Way 211
A 24-hour information and referral service
From anywhere in Minnesota, call:
2-1-1 or 800-543-7709 |
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