Victim Services Advocate

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Victim Services Advocate in its Survivor Services Bureau (SSB). The SSB provides support to crime victims, witnesses, and their families throughout the adjudication of our criminal matters to ensure that the individuals impacted by crime can access the services they need to navigate New York’s complex court system and rebuild their lives. The Victim Services Advocate contributes to this work by helping victims access a full range of supportive services, including: individualized safety and needs assessment, short term crisis intervention, referrals to community-based programming, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, and in-court support. Services are provided at locations in the Main Office downtown, the Harlem Office, and/or the Washington Heights Office. The position may present opportunities for special focus on particular categories of crime (ex. Elder Abu...

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