Helpful Websites

The following websites provide information about court cases, offender status, victim rights, financial assistance, and support services for victims of crime in Wisconsin.

Domestic Violence Support and Resources

• The Family Center, Wisconsin Rapids- This is a domestic abuse shelter located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. that offers advocacy, support groups, and additional supportive services.
• Personal Development Center, Marshfield- This is a domestic abuse shelter located in Marshfield, WI. that offers advocacy, support groups, and additional supportive services.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline- Advocates provide support, crisis intervention, education about domestic violence, and community resources and referrals.
• Safe At Home-Address Confidentiality Program- This program helps people who are at risk of harm keep their home address private. It provides a substitute address that can be used for many public records and helps prevent an offender from easily finding where you live.
• Restraining Orders-How To Guide

Community Resources

• 211 United Way Essential Community Services- Specialists at this number assist individuals to locate food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, mental health services, alcohol and other drug abuse services, employment and/or emergency services.
• Wisconsin Rapids Police Department
• Marshfield Police Department
• Wood County Sheriff's Department

Court Information

• Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP)- This is a free online public database used to search and view state court records. It allows the general public to review an individual’s legal history and current events.
• Criminial Justice Glossary

Offender Information

• VINELink Victim Notification Network- In Wisconsin, victims are notified of a defendant's release from a county jail primarily through the WI VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) automated system, which provides free, anonymous phone, text, or email alerts.
• Offender Locator- Wisconsin Department of Corrections provides this search tool for people in DOC custody or under DOC community supervision. This database includes people convicted and sentenced to prison or supervision by the DOC.

Victim's Rights and Services

• Marsy's Law- Marcy’s law for Wisconsin ensures victims of crime have meaningful and enforceable rights throughout the criminal justice process. Learn more about your rights here.
• WI DOJ Office of Crime Victim Services- This office helps crime victims understand their rights and find resources after a crime. It can provide information about financial help, victim services, and other support that may be available.
• WI DOJ Crime Victim Compensation Program- This program helps victims of violent crimes pay for certain costs caused by the crime, such as medical bills, counseling, or lost income. It is available to people who meet the program’s requirements and can help reduce some of the financial burden after a crime.

Support for Children and Families

• Child Victim and Witness Support Materials