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To assist investigative CSOs with developing recommendations for the court and/or the United States Parole Commission.
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To assist CSOs with case staffing (reviewing the supervision level of offenders and information collected from the Victim’s Needs Assessment tool).
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To work with CSOs and the court to ensure prompt restitution payments have been made to the victims by the offenders.
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To work with the Metropolitan Police Department in sharing information within our respective agencies and communities.
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To collaborate with other victim service agencies in the Metropolitan D.C. area.
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To coordinate with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in
obtaining Victim Impact Statements and Victim Notifications.
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To assist victims with completing Victim Impact Statements prior to the defendant’s sentencing.
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To facilitate victims working with The Crime Victims Compensation Program to
determine victim's eligibility.
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To provide needs assessments for all referrals and crisis intervention counseling.
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To develop an intervention safety plan which includes: alternative living plans, police reports, Civil Protection Orders Temporary Protection Orders, communication with CSOs and/or partner agencies, and to provide services to victims in emergency cases.
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To notify victims of scheduled Victim Orientation meetings.
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To develop an Advisory Board for VSP and participate on other victim boards and committees.
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To provide mandatory Community Supervision Service
training on victim's issues.
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To jointly sponsor orientation meetings with the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.
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To host an annual agency-wide activity for Domestic Violence Month.
