The Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA) and Victim Advocate (VA) provide essential support and care to the victim to include providing non-clinical information on available options and resources to assist the victim in making informed decisions as they progress through resolution and healing. A Victim Advocate may be military (UVA), civilian or a contractor (VA). The UVA/VA maintains communications and contact with the victim as needed for continued victim support. |
Functions of a Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA)
Role of the Uniformed Victim Advocate
To advocate by providing:
• Support: continuous victim support throughout the process
• Information: help facilitate decisions
• Referral for Resources: Serve as liaison between victim and service providers
• Support through initial/ongoing investigation
• Support through court proceedings
• Conduct annual sexual assault training and pre-deployment sexual assault briefs for commands
• Reports directly to Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for Victim Advocate duties
• Provides victim support until able to conduct warm hand off with Victim Advocate
• Facilitates Monthly Case Status Updates
• Available to respond 24/7 |
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| If you need assistance contacting your Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA), call |
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During Working Hours
843-228-3744 |
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After Working Hours
843-338-4037 |
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Functions of a Victim Advocate (VA)
Role of the Victim Advocate |
- Reports directly to Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for Victim Advocate Duties
- Supports assigned victim
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals
- Ongoing Non-Clinical Support
- Policy / Process Guidance
- Information on Options
- Information and Referral to Resources
- Facilitates Monthly Case Status Updates
- Available to respond 24/7
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| If you need to contact a Victim Advocate (VA) call: |
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843-592-0646 (24/7) |
