The Crime Victim Liaison Project is a partnership between the Council on Crime and Justice and the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office. The mission of this project is to ensure that victims of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes occurring in Minneapolis are informed about the criminal justice process and the prosecution of the case in which they are involved. The project seeks to uphold victims’ rights in the courtroom and throughout the prosecution of the case.

Theory of Change
If you provide information and referrals to victims of crime who go through the City Attorney's Office, as well as educate professionals and community members, then victims will be better able to manage their way through the criminal justice process, advocate for their rights and have their voices heard.

Project Services

• Written Notification of Crime Victim Rights and Court Procedures
• Phone Notification of Crime Victim Rights and Court Procedures
• Collection of Victim Statements
• Representation of Victim Interest to Prosecutors
• Court-Based Victim Liaison Services
• Referrals to other resources and social services agency
• Provide Community Education and Professional Training

Evaluation
A large part of the research conducted by the Council is the evaluation of our demonstration projects. Evaluations are conducted to determine whether the services that we design and provide are successful and how they can be improved. The evaluation design for each demonstration project is created in conjunction with the planning and design of the project. Ongoing evaluation is used to modify and improve projects as they are implemented.

Contact Information
Crime Victim Liaison Office
300 Metropolitan Centre
333 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-673-2467