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7 people are interested
Volunteer for Victim Witness Program
ORGANIZATION: Albany County Attorney's Office Victim Witness Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Contact individuals regarding court dates
- Document services provided
- Perform clerical work, including answering telephone, photocopying, and filing documents
- Work cases from start to finish
- Attend court hearings
Minimum Requirements:
- Complete a 40-hour advocacy training that includes:
- Crisis Intervention
- Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
- Special Population
- Child Abuse
- Overview of the Criminal Justice System
- Legal Advocacy
- Victim/Witness Assistance
- Overview of Victimology
- Victim’s Compensation
- Victim’s Bill of Rights
- Case Management
- Homicide and Death Notification
- Restorative Justice
- The Community Network System
- Pass background checks through the Division of Criminal Investigation and the child abuse registry for the Department of Family Services
- Sign a statement of confidentiality
- Complete online civil rights training and victim’s compensation training
- Spend at least 120 hours in-office during their term. Preference will be given to those able to spend 240 hours in-office. These hours include the 40-hour training.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Must be a self-starter, have strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, when dealing with citizens, attorneys, law enforcement agencies and other employees; must possess the ability to establish good rapport with individuals, often under difficult circumstances. Work independently to complete required intake assignments in a timely and organized manner. Complete all assigned tasks accurately and precisely. Attend work as scheduled and/or required.
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to cvw@co.albany.wy.us
or 112 S. 5th St., Laramie, WY 82070.
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About Albany County Attorney's Office Victim Witness Program
Location:
112 S. 5th St., Laramie, WY 82070, US
Mission Statement
To provide all victims with an understanding of the criminal justice system and their rights as victims, and to ensure all victims have consistent treatment and equal access to competent services.
Description
Under the Wyoming Victim Bill of Rights, all victims and witnesses of crimes are provided certain rights. The Albany County & Prosecuting Attorneys has created the Victim Witness (VW) Program to ensure victim’s rights are protected.
The VW Advocate coordinates the initial contact with victims and witnesses of crimes to provide an overview of the court process and address victims’ concerns. Meetings with a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney are immediately scheduled with victims of crimes against persons to coordinate the transition from the law enforcement investigation to the criminal prosecution of a defendant. The VW Advocate is the point of contact for the prosecution and notify victims and witnesses of hearings and status relating to cases. Upon conviction of a defendant, the VW Advocate is responsible for obtaining a victim impact statement from the victim to provide to the sentencing court as to the physical, psychological or emotional harm done to the victim as well as any claim for restitution. The VW Advocate also works with law enforcement and the deputy prosecuting attorneys for the return of property taken as evidence.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
112 South 5th StreetLaramie, WY 82070
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2023
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Case Work / Management
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 10 hours per week
- 40-hour advocacy training, statement of confidentiality