Common use of Advocacy Clause in Contracts

Advocacy. a) Advocacy involves providing emotional support, information about the criminal justice system, in-person support at meetings, interviews, and/or court hearings per the victim’s request, and assistance in preparing victims for what to expect, their rights as a crime victim, and options in the criminal justice system. Advocates will communicate directly with law enforcement, prosecutors, DCYF/CPS, and other system personnel with the victim’s permission. Advocates can assist victims in safety planning, obtaining protective orders, and accessing other resources (e.g. Crime Victims Compensation) that victims and their families may need. Advocacy services are limited to victims and non-offending family members only. b) Referrals to Law Enforcement – Some advocacy programs will assist victims/families in making a police report through the 911 operator (24-hours). c) Notification of Victim’s Rights – Advocates will inform victims and/or families of the Child Victim/Witness Bill of Rights (RCW 7.69A.030) and Rights of Sexual Assault Survivors (RCW 70.125.110) and, when possible, provide them with a copy. d) Protection Orders - Victim advocates will inform all sexual assault victims of their right to seek a Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO) pursuant to RCW 7.90 and/or the availability of other protection orders. The advocate will ensure that the victim is provided the necessary information and support to complete the process. e) Communications between community-based sexual assault advocates and their clients are privileged. (RCW 5.60.060(7)) However, all advocates, community- based and systems-based, are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Cooperative Investigation Agreement

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Advocacy. a) Advocacy involves providing emotional support, information about the criminal justice system, in-person support at meetings, interviews, and/or court hearings per the victim’s request, and assistance in preparing victims for what to expect, their rights as a crime victim, and options in the criminal justice system. Advocates will communicate directly with law enforcement, prosecutors, DCYF/CPS, and other system personnel with the victim’s permission. Advocates can assist victims in safety planning, obtaining protective orders, and accessing other resources (e.g. Crime Victims Compensation) that victims and their families may need. Advocacy services are limited to victims and non-offending family members only. b) Referrals to Law Enforcement – Some advocacy - Advocacy programs will assist victims/families in making a police report through the 911 operator (24-hours). c) Notification of Victim’s Rights – Advocates will inform victims and/or families of the Child Victim/Witness Bill of Rights (RCW 7.69A.030) and Rights of Sexual Assault Survivors (RCW 70.125.110) and, when possible, provide them with a copy. d) Protection Orders - Victim advocates will inform all sexual assault victims of their right to seek a Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO), Trafficking Protection Order (TPO), Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) pursuant to RCW 7.90 and/or the availability of other protection orders. The advocate will ensure that the victim is provided the necessary information and support to complete the process. e) Communications between community-based sexual assault advocates and CSEC advocates’ communications with their clients are privileged. (RCW 5.60.060(7)) HoweverThey are, all advocateshowever, community- based and systems-based, are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Cooperative Investigation Agreement

Advocacy. a) Advocacy involves providing emotional support, information about the criminal justice system, in-person support at meetings, interviews, and/or court hearings per the victim’s request, and assistance in preparing victims for what to expect, their rights as a crime victim, and options in the criminal justice system. Advocates will communicate directly with law enforcement, prosecutors, DCYF/CPS, and other system personnel with the victim’s permission. Advocates can assist victims in safety planning, obtaining protective orders, and accessing other resources (e.g. Crime Victims Compensation) that victims and their families may need. Advocacy services are limited to victims and non-offending family members only. b) Referrals to Law Enforcement – Some advocacy - Advocacy programs will assist victims/families in making a police report through the 911 operator (24-hours). c) Notification of Victim’s Rights – Advocates will inform victims and/or families of the Child Victim/Witness Bill of Rights (RCW 7.69A.030) and Rights of Sexual Assault Survivors (RCW 70.125.110) and, when possible, provide them with a copy. d) Protection Orders - Victim advocates will inform all sexual assault victims of their right to seek a Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO) pursuant to RCW 7.90 and/or the availability of other protection orders. The advocate will ensure that the victim is provided the necessary information and support to complete the process. e) Communications between community-based sexual Sexual assault advocates and advocates’ communications with their clients are privileged. (RCW 5.60.060(7)) HoweverThey are, all advocateshowever, community- based and systems-based, are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Cooperative Investigation Agreement

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Advocacy. a) Advocacy involves providing emotional support, information about the criminal justice system, in-person support at meetings, interviews, and/or court hearings per the victim’s request, and assistance in preparing victims for what to expect, their rights as a crime victim, and options in the criminal justice system. Advocates will communicate directly with law enforcement, prosecutors, DCYF/CPS, and other system personnel with the victim’s permission. Advocates can assist victims in safety planning, obtaining protective orders, and accessing other resources (e.g. Crime Victims Compensation) that victims and their families may need. Advocacy services are limited to victims and non-offending family members only. b) Referrals to Law Enforcement – Some advocacy programs will assist victims/families in making a police report through the 911 operator (24-hours). c) Notification of Victim’s Rights – Advocates will inform victims and/or families of the Child Victim/Witness Bill of Rights (RCW 7.69A.030) and Rights of Sexual Assault Survivors (RCW 70.125.110) and, when possible, provide them with a copy. d) Protection Orders - Victim advocates will inform all sexual assault victims of their right to seek a Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO) pursuant to RCW 7.90 and/or the availability of other protection orders. The advocate will ensure that the victim is provided the necessary information and support to complete the process. e) Communications between community-based sexual assault advocates and their clients are privileged. (RCW 5.60.060(7)) HoweverThey are, all advocateshowever, community- based and systems-based, are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Cooperative Investigation Agreement

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