The Nebraska Crime Commission searched for a comprehensive instrument to assess victim services but determined such an instrument did not exist. Consequently, a victim services needs assessment tool was developed and crime and victimization surveys were conducted. An inventory of victim assistance programs was also accomplished. The crime and victimization survey sought information on several dimensions of the experience of Nebraskans with crime, including fear of crime, attitudes toward crime, attitudes toward the criminal justice system, experience as crime victims, awareness of victim services, and experience with victim services. Survey results revealed about 33 percent of Nebraskans said fear of crime prevented them from doing things they would like to do. About 44 percent said the violent crime problem in their communities was relatively stable, 75 percent rated law enforcement as doing an excellent or a good job, and many said alcohol and drug use contributed to violent crime in their communities. The proportion of Nebraskans who reported being victims in 1995 was relatively low and nearly 57 percent were aware of victim assistance programs. Details on the inventory of victim assistance programs and a victim-client survey are provided. Recommendations drawn from testing different victim service assessment methodologies are offered. Needs assessment forms and supplemental information are appended. 20 tables