How the Victim Advocate Helps

_{ON CAMPUS SERVICES}

_{The Victim Advocate may be the first person to respond to the victim.  During this critical time victims may experience a wide range of feelings and emotions.  As an advocate, we can assist in many ways.}

     _{·         Emotional support}

     _{·         Information about resources and options}

     _{·         Appropriate referrals in the following areas}

  _{§  Academic Support}

  _{§  Safe room (temporary housing)}

  _{§  Housing on campus}

  _{§  Counseling}

  _{§  Judicial Affairs}

  _{§  Medical}

  _{§  Public Safety Reporting}

  _{§  Advocating with Professors}

  _{§  Stockton Community Resources}

_{The Victim Advocate is available to:}

  _{§  Accompany a victim to a meeting with the police, a judicial   hearing, court hearing, or a hospital/medical center.}

  _{§  Assist a student in filing a police report, judicial report, or restraining order, if the student chooses to do so.}

_{VICTIM’S BILL OF RIGHTS}

  _{§  To be free from intimidation and harm}

  _{§  To receive notification of judicial proceedings}

  _{§  To be present at hearings accompanied by a victim advocate}

  _{§  To be told of services within the community}

  _{§  To be treated with respect and dignity}

  _{§  To receive knowledge of the criminal justice system}

  _{§  To be able to impart a Victim Impact Statement}

_{A comprehensive version of the Victim’s Rights and information regarding the judicial process can be found in the Tiger Lore Handbook.}

Victim's Advocacy Program