Victim Advocate Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Victim Advocate includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Co-creating safe platforms where victims can divulge their experiences.
  • Discerning victims' requirements.
  • Outlining all pertinent avenues and resources.
  • Assisting victims to institute suitable legal action, if desired.
  • Accompanying victims to their legal hearings.
  • Representing and articulating victims' needs, where appropriate.
  • Tracking victims' case outcomes.
  • Petitioning state and non-governmental institutes to safeguard victims' needs.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Victim Advocate duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Victim Advocate roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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