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Victim Witness Advocates are primarily responsible for providing information, support, and advocacy services to victims, witnesses and their families throughout the criminal justice process. *_Responsibilities/Duties_* * Orient and explain to victims, witnesses, and family members the court process and their rights throughout that process * Court accompaniment for victims, witnesses and family members * Crisis intervention for victims, witnesses, and family members who are in need as a result of their victimization * Provide written and verbal notification to victims and witnesses regarding arrests, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings, grand jury appearances, trials, defaults, dispositions, restitution hearings, sentencing and appellate proceedings * Assess and evaluate victim needs and assist with referrals for appropriate services such as: shelter, mental health counseling, peer support groups, emergency financial assistance, protection, and relocation * Provide formal and informal education and training to criminal justice and community agencies regarding victim rights and victim witness services *Qualifications* * Bachelor’s degree in related field and experience in social services or criminal justice * Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette * Ability to work well in a high pressure environment with multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality * A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the NDAO, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System * The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity * A general knowledge of office practices and legal principles **Job:** **Legal Services* **Organization:** **Norfolk DA* **Title:** *Victim Witness Advocate* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Canton - 45 Shawmut Road* **Requisition ID:** *250008D5*