Victim Advocacy Program

Our Victim Advocacy Program includes both advocates and attorneys who give direct services to people with disabilities who have experienced crime, regardless of whether the crime has not been reported. We are committed to giving accessible advocacy and legal services and can give accommodations to meet individual communication and access needs.

Eligibility

To access Victim Advocacy services from Disability Rights Wisconsin, you must be:

  • A child or an adult with a disability who has experienced crime, even if it has never been reported; or
  • The family member or guardian of such an individual.

How We Help

Advocacy Services

Our advocates can help with:

  • Going to court with you
  • Safety planning
  • Connecting you to resources and service providers
  • Information about victims’ rights and available services

Legal Services

Our attorneys may be able to help with:

  • Restraining orders
  • Family law matters related to victimization
  • Enforcement and protection of crime victim rights
  • Other legal advocacy related to the impact of a crime

Things We Can’t Help With

We generally cannot help with:

  • Criminal defense
  • Civil lawsuits
  • Housing matters

If we can’t help with your situation, we may be able to suggest other resources or organizations that can.

Community Education and Systems Advocacy

Our advocates and attorneys work with law enforcement, court personnel, schools, domestic violence agencies, and other community partners to increase understanding of the needs of victims and survivors with disabilities. We strive to improve access to services and promote a more equitable response to crime victims with disabilities.

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Program Resources

Wisconsin Lawyer Lookup

State Bar Lawyer Referral Modest Means Program

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free Legal Answers

American Bar Association

Wisconsin Coalition against Sexual Assault

Organizations and individuals working to end sexual violence in Wisconsin.

Deaf Hope

Provides services to and advocates for Deaf victims.

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Advocacy services are free and confidential to victims of crime with disabilities and their families. Disability Rights Wisconsin is an equal opportunity service provider.

Get Help | Toll Free Number: 1-800-928-8778

DRW is not a crisis hotline.

If immediate support is needed:

  • Call 211 for community services and crisis resources.
  • Call 911 if you need law enforcement assistance.