The Victim Wrap Around Program (VWA) is a safety planning service designed to support victims and their families by addressing safety concerns related to an incarcerated individual鈥檚 pending release from custody or those already on community supervision.
The purpose of a VWA is to develop a safety plan that includes input from the victim, victim鈥檚 family, potentially friends or co-workers, law enforcement, victim advocate, and DOC case managers. The VWA is confidential and held virtually to ensure accessibility for all participants. The offender is NOT involved in the VWA and will NOT be informed of any details related to the safety plan.
| Goals of a VWA |
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路 Develop a safety plan to improve victim and community safety when an offender plans to be released from custody
路 Identify notification needs and plan interventions by law enforcement agencies to ensure greater victim and community safety
路 Provide assistance in obtaining information about the offender's status
路 Facilitate the exchange of information between the victim and offender, as determined appropriate and necessary by the team
路 Connect victims and their families to victim advocacy services and DOC staff for continued support |
| Who can initiate a Victim Wrap Around? |
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路 Victim or Victim鈥檚 Family 路 Corrections Staff 路 Criminal Justice Professionals 路 Victim Advocates |
| Is there a cost? |
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| All services through the IDOC OVRJP are free of charge and confidential. |
| How to request a VWA |
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| Submit a VWA Inquiry Form using the link below or contact the IDOC OVRJP directly to schedule a VWA. |
| Victim Wrap Around form |