Advocate
Core
Provide professional support, information, and resources to crime victims, assisting them in navigating the criminal justice system and asserting their rights in court.
Role type
Victim Advocate (Social Work/Criminal Justice)
Builds
Victim support services and case management within the criminal justice system
Domain
Criminal Justice / Public Sector
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed intervention, crisis intervention, case management, resource identification, court accompaniment, report preparation, community outreach
Preferred skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish), experience in criminal justice system, public service experience
Responsibilities
Provide information on victims' legal rights and the criminal justice process; Attend court proceedings to support victims; Identify resources and make referrals to social service agencies; Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling; Research case status and manage caseloads; Prepare reports and present findings; Mentor VOCA interns.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC