VICTIM WITNESS OFFICE

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Robert Flancher, District Attorney
Connie Cobb-White, Victim Witness Coordinator

OPERATING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

The Racine County Victim Witness Assistance Program is responsible for ensuring that the rights of victims and witnesses are enforced. Chapter 950 of the Wisconsin Statutes gives counties the responsibility to enforce certain rights for crime victims and witnesses. This office enforces those rights and acts as an advocate to ensure that victims and witnesses are treated with dignity and respect.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES  

The Victim Witness Assistance Program will continue to operate under the guidelines as set forth in chapter 950 and under the direction of the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. The Victim Advocate Unit will function under the guidelines of the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) grant with the necessary reports and evaluations as directed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

The office continues to work closely with law enforcement and local service providers to offer assistance to crime victims. In 2003, the staff of this office assisted approximately 1,300 clients in court and communicated with approximately 27,000 clients.

2005 GOALS AND BUDGET STRATEGIES

  • Continue to assist victims and witnesses of crime during their involvement in the criminal justice process.
  • Continue a collaborative effort with law enforcement and local service providers to increase public awareness regarding victim services.
  • Continue to extend services to Western Racine County.
  • Continue to offer crime victims one-time debriefing services through a contracted service agency.
  • Continue to provide contact with felony crime victims within 72 hours of victimization.
  • Continue to sponsor Family and Friends of Homicide Victims support group.

 
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