The State of Connecticut offers various resources for victims of Crimes.  The following resources are available, but people should dial 911 in the event of an emergency:

Office of Victims Services (OVS)  www.jud.state.ct.us/faq/crime

(1-800-822-8428  8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday)

Domestic Violance:  Advocacy, emergency shelter, counseling, and other services

(1-888-286-7347 Statewide Toll-Free)

Sexual Assault:  Counseling and advocacy

(1-888-999-5545 Statewide Toll-Free)

Immediately following a crime, victims have rights, including the right to: 

• Help getting emergency medical care.
• Be notified about arrest and court proceedings.  Arraignment may occur the day after arrest.  Contact the clerk of court to check on status, court date and location.
• Timely disposition of the case after arrest of the accused.
• Reasonable protection from the accused.
• Get information on services and agencies that help victims.
• Apply to OVS for crime-related financial assistance (OVS 1-888-286-7347).
• Return of property the police took for investigating the crime.
• Be treated with fairness and respect throught the criminal justice system process.

Services are available for victims of crimes that result in physical injury (Pursuant to C.G.S. 54-222a)

OVS………………………………………….....….1-800-822-8428

INFO-Line (24 hour service)………………….211

Sexual Assault (24 hour service)……….……1-888-999-5545

                          (En Espanol)…………….…….1-888-568-8332

Domestic Violence (24 hour service)….….…1-888-774-2900

Elder Abuse    (24 hour service)………….....1-888-385-4225

Child Abuse Care Line (24 hour service)..... 1-800-842-2288

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (24hr)….... 1-800-544-3690

Survivors of Homicide………………..….……..1-888-833-4764

Office of Victim Advocate…………..….……...1-888-771-3126