A Nurturing Environment for Safe Transitions
Advocacy Services
Victim Advocacy
Victim Advocacy
Victim Advocacy Services:
Crisis Counseling/Intervention- Emotional support, crisis
intervention is provided by advocates and therapists
immediately after crime has occurred and provided on an
ongoing basis. This can be in person and/or over the phone.
Criminal Justice Support- Staff provides support,
assistance, and advocates on behalf of victims at any
stage during the criminal justice process.
Victim Compensation Assistance- Advocate provides
education on victim compensation funds. Advocates can
aid the victim in filling out forms; ensuring forms are
filed, and provide follow up.
Victim Rights Notification- Provides education to victim
on his or her statutory rights.
Information Referral- Involves identifying victims
needs and providing appropriate referral to community
services.
Crisis Counseling/Intervention- Emotional support, crisis
intervention is provided by advocates and therapists
immediately after crime has occurred and provided on an
ongoing basis. This can be in person and/or over the phone.
Criminal Justice Support- Staff provides support,
assistance, and advocates on behalf of victims at any
stage during the criminal justice process.
Victim Compensation Assistance- Advocate provides
education on victim compensation funds. Advocates can
aid the victim in filling out forms; ensuring forms are
filed, and provide follow up.
Victim Rights Notification- Provides education to victim
on his or her statutory rights.
Information Referral- Involves identifying victims
needs and providing appropriate referral to community
services.
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