CRIME VICTIM SERVICES | DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT

89 Main Street, Suite 301, Montpelier, VT 05602

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability who are a victim of a crime

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30pm-4:30pm

(800) 834-7890

Voice - Toll-Free | Confidential

(802) 229-1359

Fax

(802) 229-1355

Voice - Other | Confidential

https://disabilityrightsvt.org/about/programs/

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone; By Website

Fees

Free

Service area

Vermont

Description

Provides confidential advocacy and, when appropriate, legal representation for people with disabilities who are victims of crime. Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and domestic violence. Assists with police and court processes, Relief From Abuse Orders, and securing disability-related accommodations such as interpreters. Offers counseling and referrals to local agencies for further support. Provides free publication, "A Guide for Crime Victims with Disabilities." Available for download from the website.

Last Assured

09/15/2025

What's Here

General Crime Victim Assistance Individual Advocacy

Providing organization

DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT

Disability Rights Vermont is a statewide nonprofit organization that defends and advances the rights of individuals with disabilities. Services include free and confidential information and referral, advocacy, investigation of abuse and neglect, legal representation in select cases, assistance with Advance Directives, support for voters with disabilities, help addressing employment barriers for Social Security beneficiaries, and advocacy for crime victims with disabilities.