HELP FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

We at the Postal Inspection Service are dedicated to treating every crime victim with compassion, fairness, and respect while protecting their dignity and privacy. Our Victim Witness Program was established to support crime victims as they begin to reclaim their lives. Our experienced staff can provide victims with services to help them endure the emotional, financial, and physical impact of crime, educate them about the criminal justice system, and provide them with notification about case events.

Our VW Program staff offers a wide array of services:

• Inform victims if the status of the investigation changes
• Notify victims of case events through the Victim Notification System (VNS)
• Educate victims about the criminal justice system;
• Provide referrals to community-based victim service providers
• Assist victims in applying for state crime victim compensation
• Accompany victims to court proceedings
• Educate victims about victim rights to restitution, to be heard during court proceedings, and victim-impact statement at the sentencing hearing

Contact the U.S. Postal Service for questions about mail service.

Get in touch with a victim-witness staff member:
877-876-2455 (press 2)