An important factor within the prosecutor’s office is the victims advocate position which acts as a liaison between the victim and the court system. Duties include, but are not limited to informing victims of their rights founded from the Crime and Victims’ Rights Act, notify of case status and court hearings, and refer the victim for counseling, medical care, compensation programs, and translation and interpreter services if needed (Offices of US Attorneys, 2016). Implementation of a victim witness coordinator within Hamilton County’s prosecutor’s office would provide victims with the information needed to feel comfortable taking their case to trial and inform of the services and aid arranged to assist in their transition from the
An important factor within the prosecutor’s office is the victims advocate position which acts as a liaison between the victim and the court system. Duties include, but are not limited to informing victims of their rights founded from the Crime and Victims’ Rights Act, notify of case status and court hearings, and refer the victim for counseling, medical care, compensation programs, and translation and interpreter services if needed (Offices of US Attorneys, 2016). Implementation of a victim witness coordinator within Hamilton County’s prosecutor’s office would provide victims with the information needed to feel comfortable taking their case to trial and inform of the services and aid arranged to assist in their transition from the