Division of Victim Services

Wyoming recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month with Governor Mark Gordon signing a proclamation.

This proclamation is an important reminder that human trafficking can happen in any community—including here in Wyoming—and that awareness, education, and collaboration are critical to prevention and response.

Thank you to Governor Gordon and all of the advocates, professionals, and partners who continue to work tirelessly to raise awareness, support victims, and strengthen prevention efforts across our state. 💙

Happy New Year from Victim Services! 🎉

As we welcome the New Year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the survivors, advocates, partners, and community members who inspire us every day. Your strength, resilience, and compassion remind us why this work matters.

Wishing you a New Year filled with happiness and new beginnings.

Happy Halloween from the Wyoming Division of Victim Services! 👻 Stay safe, look out for one another, and have a fun, safe, and spooky night! 🕸️

🌟 Committee Spotlight: Cara Boyle Chambers🌟

We are honored to feature Cara Boyle Chambers, Director of the Division of Victim Services for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, as part of this year’s Wyoming Joint Symposium on Children & Youth planning committee.

Cara joined the Division in 2011 after serving as a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Tort Litigation Division. Throughout her legal career, she has represented multiple state agencies—including the Department of Health, Department of Family Services, and Division of Criminal Investigation—and served as a prosecuting attorney for several professional licensing boards.

Before earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law, Cara worked as a Victim/Witness Assistant in North Carolina, focusing on domestic violence and sexual assault cases. She also holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Longwood University and is a P.O.S.T.-Certified Instructor for the State of Wyoming.

A Wyoming native with a global upbringing, Cara now calls Cheyenne home, where she lives with her husband, Sean, and their two children, Charlotte and Maxwell. Her leadership and lifelong dedication to advocacy make her an invaluable part of our symposium team. 💙

📣 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

💛 Honoring Compassion in Action 💛
This year’s Boots on the Ground Award went to Karen and Kevin Lundahl — two incredible individuals who have spent over 30 years showing up for Wyoming’s children and families.

Known throughout Laramie for their unwavering love and support, the Lundahls have welcomed countless children into their home, guided families through healing, and led with compassion every step of the way.

Please join us in celebrating Karen and Kevin, whose selfless dedication embodies everything this award stands for. The world truly needs more people like them. 💫

💬 Know someone making a difference in your community?
Nominations for the 2026 Boots on the Ground Award will open early next year — keep an eye out!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Enhancing Domestic Violence Investigations training with Mark Wynn! Your dedication to improving response and support for survivors makes a real difference. We’re grateful for your commitment to learning and serving our communities with compassion and professionalism.