Victim Services

The Office of Victim Services (OVS):

  • seeks to elevate the status of victims and their rights
  • serves as a central reference point for victims of crime, and offers information and referrals
  • provides training and information for those who work with victims, including law enforcement, victim advocates, probation and parole workers and local community organizations

The laws protecting victims are found in Title 40, Chapter 15 of the Montana Code Annotated.

Advocate of the Year Awards

Each April the Attorney General's Office honors one or more outstanding victim advocates from around the state. Recipients are recognized with a plaque presented by the Attorney General in a ceremony in their hometown.

Training

The Office of Victim Services provides free training about its programs and new initiatives. The training is open to crime victims and those who work with them, including law enforcement officers, court personnel, victim advocates, prosecutors, social workers and nurses.

Schedule and Registration

To register, contact Adrienne Landreth at:

Phone: (406) 444-1975
E-mail: ALandreth@mt.gov

Date Location
  None at this time.

Contact the Office of Victim Services

For more information about services for crime victims in Montana, contact:

Matthew Dale, Executive Director
Office of Victim Services
Department of Justice
2225 11th Avenue
P.O. Box 201410
Helena, MT 59620-1410

Phone: (406) 444-1907
Fax: (406) 444-9680
E-mail: dojovs@mt.gov