Position Title: Victim Witness Advocate
Reports To: Unit Chief/Supervisor, Supervising VWA, and Chief of Victim Witness Program
Summary:
The primary goals of the Victim Witness Assistance Program are to:
(1) assist victims in their recovery from victimization and restoring a sense of safety;
(2) reduce the level of re-victimization associated with the aftermath of crime and participation in the criminal justice system;
(3) assist in the prosecution of criminal cases by ensuring that victims, witnesses, and families are afforded the rights and services mandated by the Massachusetts Victim Bill of Rights (M.G.L. Chapter 258B) and by providing support, information, and advocacy throughout the court process pursuant to office policy.
Victim Witness Advocates (VWAs) are primarily responsible for the facilitation of crisis assessment and intervention, information and referrals, supportive counseling and court advocacy services to victims, witnesses, and their families throughout the criminal justice system.
Advocates also offer referrals, education, and resources to individuals looking to connect to social service agencies.
They provide emotional support and information about the criminal court process in the event of a criminal prosecution and provide consistent updates to families.
VWAs must ensure victims receive the rights and services to which they are entitled under the Victim Bill of Rights.
Job Type:
- Full-time
Salary:
- $44,000.00
District Attorney Cruz is committed to recruiting and retaining staff that reflects the diversity of the multicultural community that we serve. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office affords equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.