Office of Victim Services
The Judicial Branch Office of Victim Services (OVS) offers advocacy, programs, and services to help crime victims and survivors with the emotional, financial, and many other impacts of crime and to provide support through the criminal justice process.
To reach OVS staff, please call 860-263-2760 or OVS@jud.ct.gov.
OVS also operates the statewide Helpline, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm which provides victims and their families with information on the criminal justice process, victim notification, victim rights, and referrals to community and state agencies.
To reach the Helpline, please call (800) 822-8428 or email OVS@jud.ct.gov.
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To register for an OVS educational offering, simply use the automated registration process on the OVS website. Please visit, our educational offerings for a current list.
For additional information or questions, please email OVSTraining@jud.ct.gov.