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The Victim Advocate is a grant funded position. The victim advocate is designated to respond and assist victims of crime. The functions of this position include:

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• Filing of Victim’s Compensation Applications

• Referring victims to resources that are specific to their needs

• Providing personal advocacy in the county judicial system

• Assisting with the filing of injunctions for protection orders

• On-scene crisis intervention counseling

• Developing and discussing a safety plan with victims

• Assisting victims with safe shelter