Crime victims have rights to protection from harm, to participate in the prosecution process, to request restitution, to seek help, and more. Email the Victim & Witness Advocacy office if you need help at Victim.Advocacy@Chippewa.MN.
The duties of the Chippewa County Victim/Witness Program are:
- Balancing your rights as a victim.
- Serving victims and witnesses of crime in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
- Providing:
- Community education
- Criminal court assistance
- Criminal justice support/advocacy
- Financial assistance
- Legal advocacy
- Referrals
If you have been the victim of crime, please contact your area law enforcement or contact the Chippewa County Victim/Witness Program.
Definition of General Crime Victims
- Arson
- Assault
- Burglary/break-in
- Domestic violence
- Elder Abuse
- Forgery
- Fraud
- Harassment
- Kidnapping
- Robbery
- Sexual abuse (child or adult)
- Survivors of homicide victims
- Terroristic threats
- Theft
- Vandalism