Victim advocacy services are essential to support the child victim and the non-offending caregiver in the aftermath of an allegation of abuse. A victim/family advocate is present at the time of the forensic interview to meet with the MDT during the pre-meeting to discuss and share information with the MDT. The advocate then meets with the caregiver during the forensic interview to provide support, information and referrals.
- Caring for Kids: What parents need to know about sexual abuse
- A Courtroom for All: Creating Child- and Adolescent-Fair Courtrooms
- Field Guide to Victim Advocacy
- Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Child Abuse: Overview and Resources
- Resources for Meeting the Victim Support and Advocacy Standard
- Role of the Victim Advocate
- Supervisor Manual for the Field Guide to Victim Advocacy
- Victim Advocate Case Flow Chart
- Victim Advocacy Linkage Agreement
- Victim Rights Law by State