Victim Assistance Specialist

Victim Assistance Specialist

The Victim Assistance Specialist will provide a variety of services to victims.

Duties include:

• Assessing victims' immediate needs for assistance. Identifying resources that are available and provides referrals to crime victims and their families.
• Assisting AUSAs in locating victims and assessing their ability to testify in court proceedings. Providing attorneys with information regarding victims. Making recommendations to AUSAs about potential challenges to successful court appearances by victims.
• Providing in-court support to victims during and prior to hearings and trials, including courtroom orientation prior to testimony, facilitating opportunities for victims to consult with AUSAs prosecuting the case and locating a safe, separate waiting area apart from defendants and their counsel.
• Coordinating with Federal, state, and local law enforcement and victim service providers in establishing comprehensive assistance plans to support victims. Sharing information regarding new victim assistance programs and services.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.