Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Lindsay Wilkinson, Coordinator
220 North Beaumont Road
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin 53821
Lindsay.Wilkinson@da.wi.gov
Phone: 608-326-0299
Fax: 608-326-6519
About Us
The Victim/Witness Assistance Program is a special unit of the Office of the District Attorney. We provide information, support and advocacy to victims of crime and to witnesses for hearings. We serve all crime victims, witnesses, and family members of adult and juvenile offenders.
We realize being the victim of a crime can be a very difficult time. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program was established in an effort to assist victims in reducing trauma that is associated with victimization. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for crime victims to express their concerns and receive guidance throughout the court process. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program believes that every victim is entitled to be treated with sensitivity, dignity and respect. We want to address the effects of crime on victims and witnesses, empowering victims, and upholding victims’ rights. We also act as a referral agency for other services victims may be in need of but are not aware are available within Crawford County.
The mission of the Victim Witness Program:
- To ensure that people affected by crime are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
- To help victims exercise their rights and access services.
- To provide financial assistance to victims and to the programs that serve them.
- To advocate for public policy and resources to enhance and expand victim’s rights and services.
- To provide information to the public policymakers and professionals about issues affecting crime in Crawford County.
- To educate, train and provide technical assistance to local law enforcement and area service providers assisting victims of crime.
Victim Rights
- To request notice of all court hearings;
- To attend all court proceedings;
- To be accompanied to Court by the Coordinator;
- To confer with the District Attorney’s Office regarding the prosecution/disposition of a case;
- To make a statement at the Sentencing Hearing, either in person or in writing;
- To request restitution for out-of-pocket expenses;
- To be informed of the final disposition of the case.
Victims of a crime have many other rights. For a complete list of rights, please contact the Victim/Witness Assistance Program Coordinator at 608-326-0299.
Helpful Links
Gundersen Health System Crime Victim Services
Wisconsin VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday) System
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