Crime Victim Advocate offered at Korean Women's Association
Crime Victim Advocate offered at Korean Women's Association
Provides support and advocacy to all crime victims over the age of 18. Provides Legal Advocacy and general assistance to crime victims. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault victims are served through the Domestic Violence Coordinated Entry (Blue Skies). Legal Advocacy/Court Support includes: - Protection Orders (Civil) - Police Reports (Criminal) - Landlord-Tenant matters - Immigration cases - Referrals to legal resources General Assistance includes: - Crisis intervention - Safety planning - Discussing options and next steps - Emotional Support - Benefit Enrollment (health insurance, food stamps, social security, etc.) - Assistance with Crime Victims’ Compensation application - Referral to other agencies/resources - Calling on a weekly basis to check in.
Physical Address
Hours
Office: M-F, 8:30am-5pm
Application process
Call, drop-in, or be referred by another agency.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Victims of crimes who are aged 18 and older.
Languages
Spanish
Tagalog
Russian
Korean
Cambodian
Vietnamese
Agency info
Korean Women's Association
Provides multi-cultural human services through education, socialization, advocacy and support.