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Victim Advocate
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06106

Telephone:
(860) 550-6632
 
Toll Free (CT):
1-888-771-3126
 
Fax:
(860) 566-3542

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The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA) is an independent state "watchdog" agency charged with protecting and promoting the rights of crime victims in Connecticut's criminal justice system and with monitoring and evaluating the provision of services by Connecticut's victim services delivery system.

 
To learn more about your rights as a crime victim and how best to exercise your rights, contact the OVA and speak with a member of our staff.
 
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UPDATE! 

 

On November 5, 2007, Governor M. Jodi Rell announced the appointment of Michelle Cruz of South Hadley, Massachusetts as the State Victim Advocate.  Ms. Cruz will assume her responsibilities on November 16, 2007.

 

Governor Rell stated, “Michelle Cruz’s background in law as a practicing attorney and her deeply-rooted belief in victim’s rights will help serve Connecticut victims’ needs and help them navigate our court and service-delivery systems.”  The Governor added, “She will be the person victims can turn to for assistance and information.” 

 
 
  
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