Victim Services

Being the victim of a crime can be an overwhelming and traumatic experience, that is why our victim services unit is here to provide you with resources and support through this tumultuous time. We provide services to victims of crime in accordance with Colorado's Crime Victim Rights Act (VRA). Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Crisis intervention and safety planning
  • Information about your rights as the victim of a crime (VRA)
  • Information and assistance about Crime Victims Compensation
  • Support during the investigation process
  • Information about the criminal justice system
  • Information and assistance with protection orders
  • Referral to other agencies for resources and support

For more in-depth information about our services view our brochure (PDF).

WPD Victim Services Contact

Colorado's Victim Rights Act (VRA)

The Victim Rights Act (VRA) in Colorado ensures that crime victims are treated with fairness, respect, dignity and that they are free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse. The VRA also helps to ensure that victims are informed of critical stages of the criminal justice process and that they may be present for, and heard, at certain stages as well, according to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.

For more information and resources about the VRA including crimes included and the rights and protections victims are entitled to, visit the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.

Crime Victims Compensation (CVC)

Victim Compensation is a monetary fund distributed by the Crime Victim Compensation Board in each Judicial District. Funds awarded can help with the replacement of external doors, locks or windows that were damaged during a criminal incident; medical expenses related to the criminal incident, or mental health counseling needed as a result of a criminal incident. To apply for Victim Compensation, the following criteria must be met:

  • The victim must be cooperative with the investigation of the crime
  • The victim must not have been engaged in the commission of a crime at the time of their victimization.

Victim Compensation is an application process and awards cannot be guaranteed. To receive an application or for further questions, please email Victim Services or call 303-658-4210.

Apply online for CVC.

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VineLink can help you to stay informed when individuals are released from jail. If you want to be informed when an inmate is released from custody you can sign up online to receive notification or call 888-263-8463 to sign up over the phone.

Interested in Volunteering with Victim Services?

Our Victim Services Unit is always looking for volunteers who want to give back to their community. Our team of advocates provides support for the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a volunteer, you would be asked to take three on-call shifts a month.

To Become a Volunteer Victim Advocate

  • Fill out a volunteer application
  • Pass an extensive background check,
  • Successfully complete a 40-hour training program
  • Attend monthly meetings
  • Sign up for three 12-hour, on-call shifts each month