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VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCATE

Apply Target Hiring Range: Starting at $36,000.00 Based on Experience Position Description for Adult Sexual Assault Advocate Position Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate direct services primarily to victims and witnesses of adult sexual assault cases, to include but not limited to providing victims and witnesses with printed correspondence and literature on services, rights, and criminal justice process; accompanying victims and witnesses to court; assisting victims in initiating Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund claims; notifying victims and witnesses of all upcoming court proceedings to include but are not limited to bond hearings; assisting the prosecutor in preparing victims and witnesses for upcoming criminal proceedings; providing updates on changes in court proceedings; assisting with filing charges and obtaining protective orders; providing crises intervention and supportive counseling services to victims and witnesses; making referrals and locate resources for victims and witnesses;

• Screen police reports for contact information on victims and witnesses;
• Send victims initial contact letters and make follow-up phone calls;
• Assist with preparation of Victim Impact Statements;
• Provide employer and housing intercession support;
• Attend community meetings relative to respective precinct or caseload; coordinate and partner with other victim service organizations; community-based organizations, Department of Human Services and local government offices;
• Provide education and training to law enforcement, community groups, neighborhood watch groups, businesses and other entities; facilitate training sessions, workshops and awareness presentations on victim services and the services of the Victim Services Unit;
• Capture, document and enter data on victims/witnesses and the services provided to them; data is entered into the CIMS terminal;
• Compile, on a quarterly basis, a quantitative and qualitative report to be submitted to the Director.
• Compile on a quarterly basis, quantitative and qualitative data based upon required performance measures services objectives established by OVC and submit to the VSU Director for DCJS review.
• Provide back-up and case coverage assistance to precinct, DV and SA advocates.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY Job Family : PROFESSIONAL Posting Start : 05/14/2025 Posting End : 05/28/2025 City of Newport News

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