Victim Assistance Program

Call 765-641-9673



Mission Statement

The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Assistance Program works persistently to provide consistent and compassionate, trauma-informed advocacy services to all victims of crime. Victim assistants work to enforce victims’ rights, educate, and empower individuals to make informed decisions; while promoting resilience and recovery both amidst their interaction with the criminal justice system, and as their lives progress post victimization.​

Vision Statement

Our vision is to promote true justice through services rendered and support of successful prosecution of violent offenders; while continually educating the victims we serve, our local law enforcement, members of our criminal justice system, and all Madison County residents. Doing so, will ensure victims are the primary focus of the criminal justice system and ultimately aid in offender accountability, and an overall reduction in crime.​


Betsy Baxter

Director of Victim Services


Betsy was born and raised in Madison County, graduating from Anderson High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Ball State University and worked in the corporate arena for several years. In 2014, Betsy accepted an opportunity to serve Madison County’s victims of crime as a Victim Assistant in the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office. Betsy was appointed the Director of Victim Services in 2020.  Betsy received the 2022 Victims' Advocate of the Year Award from the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council (IPAC).

 
 

The Victim Assistance Program’s objective is to ensure that each victim of crime has access to inclusive services that will aid in the recovery process. You are encouraged to connect if you have ideas or questions. Victim Assistants work daily to ensure every victim has a voice. 


Madison County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Assistance Program provides the following services:

  • Court Date Notification.
  • Spanish Speaking Interpreter.
  • Assistance with Restitution.
  • Assistance with Violent Crime Compensation Fund Application.
  • Requests for No Contact Orders.
  • Referrals for Social Services.
  • Notification of Plea Agreements.
  • Assistance with Victim Impact Statements.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Community Resource Guide
Pursuing Damages in a Civil Case
Restitution in Criminal Cases

Forms & Resource Lists

Use the links below to find helpful forms as well as a comprehensive list of local resources available in Madison County.

Need contacted or have a question about a case?  Leave your information below and a Victim Assistant will contact you within 24-48 hours.

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Indiana Department of Correction SAVIN Program


The Indiana SAVIN program is a free, automated service that provides crime victims with vital information and notification 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  This service will allow you to obtain offender information and to register for notification of a change in offender status, such as offender release.


All registrations through Indiana SAVIN are kept completely confidential.


Call to Register for Indiana SAVIN Access Indiana SAVIN Online

The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) has created the VictimConnect Resource Center, which is a place for victims of all crime to learn about their rights and options—confidentially and compassionately.  VictimConnect can be accessed anywhere in the United States through a traditional telephone-based helpline and innovative text and online chat services Monday through Friday.  Services are available in English and Spanish and interpreters for more than 200 languages can be accessed.  Victim assistance specialists help people who reach out find appropriate national, local, or online resources.  Additionally, VictimConnect has information regarding types of crime, crime statistics, and maintains a searchable online directory for crime victim service providers. 

 The contact information for the helpline is: 

Call 1-855-484-2846 Visit VictimConnect Website
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