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Victim Witness Advocate

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Legal
Canton, MA, USA
USD 40k-42k / year
Posted on Mar 15, 2025
Victim Witness Advocate - (250002WO)

Description

Victim Witness Advocates are primarily responsible for providing information, support, and advocacy services to victims, witnesses and their families throughout the criminal justice process.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Orient and explain to victims, witnesses, and family members the court process and their rights throughout that process
  • Court accompaniment for victims, witnesses and family members
  • Crisis intervention for victims, witnesses, and family members who are in need as a result of their victimization
  • Provide written and verbal notification to victims and witnesses regarding arrests, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings, grand jury appearances, trials, defaults, dispositions, restitution hearings, sentencing and appellate proceedings
  • Assess and evaluate victim needs and assist with referrals for appropriate services such as: shelter, mental health counseling, peer support groups, emergency financial assistance, protection, and relocation
  • Provide formal and informal education and training to criminal justice and community agencies regarding victim rights and victim witness services

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field and experience in social services or criminal justice
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
  • Ability to work well in a high pressure environment with multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
  • A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the NDAO, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System
  • The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity
  • A general knowledge of office practices and legal principles
Official Title: Advocate, Victim/Witness

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Canton - 45 Shawmut Road

Job

: Legal Services

Agency

: Norfolk DA

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Mar 14, 2025, 3:17:15 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 40,000.00 - 42,000.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sara Ackerman - 7818304800
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No