Provide victims and witnesses of crime information concerning the criminal justice system
Assist victims with the filing of Victim of Crime Compensation Program applications
Provide victims and witnesses with case status and/or disposition
Provide victims with information concerning victim impact statements
Provide victims with assistance in restitution determination and collection
Provide victims and witnesses with court support
Provide victims and witnesses with referrals to community agencies
Provide victims with referrals for counseling and therapy
Provide victims with creditor and/or employer intervention
Provide witnesses with employer intervention Assist victims with property return
Provide victims with information to apply for state disability insurance
Provide victims with information to apply for social security benefits
Provide victims with information to file notification forms with Department of Corrections, California Youth Authority, and Attorney General
Provide victims with information concerning victim's rights at parole hearings
At the request of the assigned district attorney, the advocate can arrange and attend a meeting between the district attorney and the victim or victim's family
Assist the probation officer to obtain information concerning restitution and victim impact statements for their reports on serious violent felony cases