Victim Witness Specialist

Wits Solutions Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal IT services contractor in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Victim Witness Specialist to assist victims in the criminal justice process. The role involves assessing victims' needs, providing referrals, and coordinating support services. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be familiar with crisis intervention resources. This full-time position focuses on aiding victims through their legal journey while ensuring their safety and understanding of the process.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess victims' immediate needs and provide appropriate assistance.
• Familiarity with community and federal victim assistance resources.
• Strong communication skills to support victims in the criminal justice process.

Responsibilities

• Assess victims’ needs for assistance and provide referrals.
• Schedule appointments and arrange travel for court appearances.
• Assist victims in completing applications for assistance funding.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Victim advocacy

Safety planning

Job description

Victim Witness Specialist @ Alexandria, VA

Wits Solutions Inc., a Federal/IT contractor, is looking for a Victim Witness Specialist. Please send your updated resume to [e-mail] or call me on [phone] ext 55 if you are comfortable and interested. Thank you.

Client: USAO

Job Description:

• Assesses victims’ immediate need for assistance.
• Identifies resources and provides referrals to crime victims and their families.
• Provides a variety of675information and assistance to include crisis intervention resources, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and resources available, emergency housing options, employment services, and transportation assistance.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate community, state and/or Federal victim assistance resources.
• Assists AUSAs in locating victims and assessing their ability to testify in court proceedings.
• Provides attorneys with information regarding victims. Makes recommendations to AUSAs about potential challenges to successful court appearances by victims. Aids in preparing victims to deliver testimony.
• Answers questionsიკურ في AUSAs and follows up on inquiries regarding victim.
• Schedules appointments, phone conferences and meetings with victims as requested by the assigned attorney or as initiated by the victim.
• Makes transportation and hotel arrangements to facilitate court appearances.
• Provides advisory guidance and assistance in preparing victim impact statements.
• Provides in-court support to victims during and prior to hearings and trials, including courtroom orientation prior to testimony, facilitating opportunities for victims to consult with AUSAs prosecuting the case and locating a safe, separate waiting area apart from defendants and their counsel.
• Attempts to keep victims cooperative and participating in the criminal justice process by communicating in a respectful жок professional manner, answering questions and listening to victims' concerns and offering assistance/support when appropriate. Assesses safety concerns of victims and aids in safety planning.
• Provides victims with information about the criminal justice process and court proceedings. Facilitates victims’ understanding and expectations of the criminal process.
• Informs victims of the various means available to seek financial restitution. Confers with USAO asset forfeiture and financial litigation staff regarding the status of restitution efforts.
• Assists crime victims in completing applications and required documents to access victim assistance funding or needed services.
• Develops USAO victim‑centered responses in mass casualty, death penalty, human trafficking and other complex or challenging victim cases.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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