Senior Victim Advocates assist senior victims of crime through the judicial system. Working to balance the scales of justice for victims.

Description:
As a program of the Department of Justice the volunteers work with the social workers, investigators and prosecutors preparing victims for court events. Volunteers are asked to call victims to ensure the court processes have been explained; accompany victims to all court appearances; and follow up after court to ensure that the victim understands what happened and what to expect next, if anything. Volunteers are provided with office space, equipment, training and support by the entire team.

History:
The Senior Victim Advocates have been working for several years with senior victims of crime. The advocates have had the opportunity to accompany victims to the three main courts in our state as well as lend a compassionate ear to a peer in crisis.

Contact people:

Mariann Kenville-Moore, Director Of Victim Services, (phone), (email) Esther Smith, Senior Victim Advocate Site Supervisor, (phone), (email) Kerry McElwee, Senior Victim Services Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (302) 739-7652

Address:

820 N. French St., 6th Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.attorneygeneral.delaware.gov

Directions:

This is in the Carvel State Building on the corner of French and 9th Street. Bus stop right out side the main doors.   Nearest Bus Stop: DART, 2 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No