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10. Individual Advocacy ®

Assisting victims in securing rights, remedies, and services from other agencies. This can include assisting victims in retrieving any property being held for evidentiary purposes, unless there is a compelling law enforcement reason for retaining it. Staff can accomplish this through coordination between the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and law enforcement. If the property is released, advise the victim where and how it may be picked up.

This service does not include: Emergency Medical Care, Medical Forensic Exam Accompaniment, Medical Forensic Performance/Collection, Law Enforcement Interview, Advocacy, Accompaniment, Immigration Assistance, Intercession (Employer/Other), Child Dependent Care, Transportation Services, and Interpreter Services.