Victim Advocate (SAPR)

About the role

Serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Family Readiness Division (N91), for SUBASE KINGS BAY, GA. Primary purpose of the position is to serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment and work closely with the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process.

Responsibilities

• Provides 24/7 support for victims' immediate needs: assesses safety concerns, provides reporting options, provides information on available resources, and facilitates referrals.
• Serves as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies to include law enforcement, medical, and legal.
• Maintains follow-up contact with the victim as requested by the victim and accompanies the victim to appointments and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim.
• Supports victims in advocating on his/her behalf and provides assistance with prioritizing actions and establishing short- and long-term goals related to recovery from sexual assault.
• Assists victims with contacting appropriate military and civilian legal offices for personal legal advice and assistance specific to the victim's circumstances or case, including the filing for civilian or military protective orders.
• Serves on the SAPR watch bill.
• Ensures timely notification of the SARC and provides the necessary demographic and/or incident detail to allow for comprehensive documentation in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID).
• Ensures the victim understands that speaking with the SAP