The 2021 Virtual Victim Witness Nuts & Bolts registration is now open! To register, every individual attendee will need to sign up in advance here: 2021 Virtual VW Nuts & Bolts.

As a reminder, this years’ Victim Witness Nuts & Bolts will be offered virtually for all VW staff the week of November 29 – December 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Whether you are a new coordinator, specialist, crime response staff, support staff, or a seasoned VW professional interested in a refresher course – all are welcome, so please feel free to share this information with others in your office. The sessions are offered free of charge and will cover the following topics: Agenda

Day 1

• Introduction to Victims’ Rights and Marsy’s Law Overview
• VW Program Plans & Reimbursements 101
• Overview of Victims’ Rights and Services

Day 2

• Victims’ Rights Compliance and Enforcement
• Protecting the Privacy of Victims
• Crime Victim Compensation
• Victim Appellate Notification System (VANS)

Day 3

• Communicating with Victims of Crime
• Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program
• Restitution

Day 4

• Witness Prep and Court Orientation/Accompaniment
• Collaborating With Your Community: Victim Service Providers 
• Overview of Crime Response Programs

Day 5

• Victim Services and Advocacy through the Department of Corrections
• Juvenile Justice
• Wellness & Self Care

After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there!