VERMONT'S VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCATES PROGRAM | OFFICE OF THE VERMONT ATTORNEY GENERAL
109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1001
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Description
Maintains contact information about crime victim advocates' offices located throughout Vermont's 14 counties. Provides a variety of supportive services for victims of crimes and their families which may include general emotional support, information about police investigative procedures, and information on the status of court cases and proceedings. Victim Advocates guide victims through the criminal justice process and serve as a liaison with the State's Attorneys and other criminal justice agencies. Advocates notify victims of hearings, prepare victims to testify, and assist victims with applications for Victims Compensation. They also assist with completing Victim Impact Statements, requesting restitution, and requesting notification of their offender's release. The US Attorney's Office (not the Vermont Attorney General's Office) prosecutes federal crimes and assists victims of federal crimes in Vermont through its Victim Witness Program.
Last Assured
03/07/2025
Providing organization
OFFICE OF THE VERMONT ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Office of the Attorney General implements and enforces Vermont's laws. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer in the state. She is charged with representing the state in all matters in which the state is a party or has an interest. The four core functions of the Office of the Attorney General are: to enforce the laws of Vermont, to defend the State of Vermont laws, policies and employees, to produce revenues, and to protect Vermont citizens.