Description:
Victim Advocate volunteers provide one-on-one advocacy and crisis intervention to victims of crime and their loved ones. Volunteers in this position are responsible for responding to victim crisis calls, providing one-on-one advocacy and crisis intervention, courtroom support, references, referals, and follow-up in the future. Advocates provide support to victims throughout the criminal justice process, advocate for victims within the criminal justice system, with employers, landlords and others, as needed. These volunteers assist victims with obtaining resources for basic needs.