Albany County Attorney's Office Victim Witness Program

03/25/2026

"41% of child trafficking situations are facilitated by a family member or relative. Another 14% of cases are facilitated by an intimate partner and 11% by friends"

Terri Markham, executive director of the statewide anti-trafficking organization Uprising, said familial trafficking is difficult to catch. It's also the most common type of trafficking she hears about, and one of her biggest concerns for Wyoming communities.

03/16/2026

You will notice some changes when you call our non-emergent number 307-721-2526.

We have instituted a phone tree to better serve you. Our dispatchers were getting inundated with spam calls which was impacting their ability to serve you, they were often having to place your calls on hold to determine if the other call was an emergency and delaying getting to your call.

Thank you for patiently accepting the phone tree!

02/21/2026

Thieves tend to take the easy route! Almost all vehicles in auto theft and burglary cases we receive were unlocked! The steps below can make your car much less enticing.

We have recently seen an increase in vehicle thefts over the last few weeks.

Here are a few reminders:

Always lock your vehicle, even when parked at home or for a short time.

Close all windows and sunroofs completely.

Never leave keys, key fobs, or valuables inside the vehicle.

Park in well-lit, visible areas whenever possible.

Report suspicious activity to Dispatch immediately. (307)721-2526.

A locked vehicle is a safer vehicle. Take a moment to secure it and prevent theft before it occurs.

02/21/2026

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01/15/2026

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Here are some local events the 27th thru 29th, both on campus and out in the community (even at The Cowboy!), offering information on how trafficking can look in communities like ours and local resources that address this often-unseen crime!



Uprising
Frontline Response - West
Zonta Club of Laramie
Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall

01/08/2026

WE'RE HIRING!! Full-time advocate position available. PLEASE SHARE!

Job Summary: Provide notifications, services, and support to victims and witnesses, as required by the Wyoming Victim Bill of Rights. Serve as a liaison between the victims, witnesses, and prosecutors within the Albany County and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the City of Laramie Prosecuting At...

11/19/2025

We working to improve services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Wyoming in partnership with the Division of Victim Services, Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center, and other agencies around the state. If you are a survivor or are familiar with the needs of survivors in our community, we would love to hear your perspective. Representation from the underserved groups listed below is encouraged but not required for participation. Please take a moment to fill out this confidential survey:

https://uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7U8ws7fQYP7BtOu

Esta encuesta está disponible en inglés y español.

If you know someone else in Wyoming who might like to take the survey, please forward the link to them as well. We are specifically trying to reach the following underserved groups:
● Communities of Color
● Older Adults (+65)
● Homeless, housing insecure, at-risk of becoming homeless within 6 months
● LGBTQ+
● Persons with Limited English Proficiency
● Persons with Disabilities
● Immigrants, Refugees, or Asylum Seekers
● Human Trafficking Survivors
● Male Survivors
● Military Personnel Survivors
● Secondary Victims (individuals who experienced an indirect consequence of the crime, which can include relatives of the primary victims or individuals who witnessed the crime)
● Residents of remote areas (places that face significant challenges accessing services relative to larger communities in Wyoming)

Please contact us with any questions or for more information on how the survey results will be utilized.

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10/31/2025

Beyond SA Survivors Retreat: November 15th from 12 pm - 5 pm in Laramie!

Visit: https://www.theconfidentmompreneur.com/retreats for more info and to register.

10/23/2025

If you live with your partner and begin to notice some red flags or experience abuse, it’s a good idea to think about if you have to be prepared to leave and what you might need.

One way to do this is to keep a “go bag” ready and waiting. This way, in case of an emergency situation, you are able to leave immediately with all the essentials.

10/17/2025

📣 Calling all Wyoming Prosecutors!

The Wyoming Division of Victim Services is offering Restitution Recovery Training for prosecutors across the state. Learn how to strengthen restitution enforcement and improve collection efforts for DVS restitution cases statewide.

⚖️ Hosted by: Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Division of Victim Services
🧾 Approved for: 1 CLE General Credit
📍 Format: In-person trainings scheduled by county availability (we come to you)
👩‍💼 Presenter: Caitlin Heddins, Restitution Recovery Program Manager

These trainings focus on agency-level restitution recovery — helping ensure that funds paid out by DVS are effectively recouped and returned to the state.

📩 To schedule a training or learn more, contact: [email protected], (307) 777-8952

10/16/2025