The Day-to-day Life of a Victim’s Advocate
A victim’s advocate supports crime victims and helps them as they work to rebuild their lives. Crime victims are remarkably vulnerable members of society. Many of these victims will be children who have been assaulted or young adults under 18 who have been abused.
Advocates help people understand criminal justice processes, assist in navigation, provide emotional support, and assist with coping skills.
The day-to-day life of a victim’s advocate is complicated and often overwhelming. Victim’s advocates must work around balancing their professional and personal lives, which can be challenging, due to all the stress and time demands placed on them daily.
What does a victim’s advocate do?
Victim’s advocates help individuals cope after a crime. Crime impacts people medically, financially, leg...