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The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA) is charged with the promotion and protection of the constitutional and statutory rights of crime victims in Connecticut. The OVA provides oversight of state and private agencies, and advocacy to crime victims when a violation of their rights is at issue.
OVS victim services advocates help victims by: explaining the criminal justice process; giving information about the CT Constitution Victim Rights and how to exercise those rights; giving updates on the criminal case; going to court and BOPP hearings with victims and advocating for their rights;
The Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate seeks to put the rights and dignity of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations and related personnel at the forefront of...
Victim Advocacy: Court-based victim services advocates provide support to victims of violent crimes and their family members during court proceedings and give information on crime victims rights and the criminal justice process.
Victim Advocates, counselors, and medical professionals are dedicated and essential resources available to victims, but they do not have the legal training to protect your privacy rights in court or to deal with employers, landlords, creditors, and schools.
Responsibilities also include recommending system-wide improvements to the General Assembly, working with private and public agencies to enforce the constitutional rights of victims, and filing appearances in court to advocate for victims.
The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA) seeks to ensure that victims of crime become an integral part of the criminal justice system. Through public education of the rights and
