Domestic Violence Advocacy
The Advocacy Program offers support and assistance as survivors navigate complex and sometimes overwhelming court systems. This program provides an advocate to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence as they proceed through the criminal justice system. We are dedicated to being a support to the victims. The advocate works solely to help victims understand the choices available.
Crime Victims Compensation process:
- Filing for an ex parte or order of protection
- Help survivors understand basic information about the courts, criminal prosecutions, and the role of the survivor/witness
- Provide access to information for victims of their rights under current laws
- Monitor the response of the court system
- Improve victims’ access to the court system
- Provide objective and knowledgeable information about the court process
- Offer information about survivor rights
- Facilitate the provision of services or other forms of assistance
- Support and empowers survivors to understand options and make choices
- Assist in dealing with survivor’s feelings as a result of the crime
- Communicate as a liaison within the system