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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2008: Justice for Victims. Justice for All.
By the Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Americans believe in justice for all. Yet to achieve justice for all, we must seek justice for victims of crime. Victims want offenders held accountable for their crimes. And they want our nation to honor their rights, protect their safety, and help them rebuild their lives. April 13-19 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week- a time to improve our community’s response to victims. Victims may need compensation for their losses, a chance to be heard in court, or neighbors who understand that crime can happen to anyone. Enforcing victims’ rights protects victims, enhances public safety, and fosters public confidence in our criminal justice system.

To find out more about crime victim services in Wright County, or how you can help victims, please contact any of the following agencies:

County Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Assistance Program

(763) 682-7349 Provides information, support, and referrals for victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings handled by the County Attorney’s Office.

Sheriff’s Office Victim Assistance Program

(763) 684-4537 Services are available for victims/witnesses in cases being investigated and criminal charges have not been filed. Assistance is also available to the families of victims who have died by suicide or accident.

Community Conferencing-Wright County Court Services

(763) 682-7308 A Community Conference is performed in select cases providing methods of intervention to reduce the impact of victimization on an individual or community, while reducing the likelihood that an offender will commit more crimes.

Rivers of Hope-Domestic Violence Agency

1-800-439-2642 (24 hour services) Advocacy, education, and support services are available to victims and families of domestic violence. This includes the filing of protection orders and support at protection hearings.

Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center

1-800-237-5090 (24 hour services) The Center provides services to victims/survivors of all ages and all types of sexual abuse/assault, and to their partners, friends, and family.