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Kayla Vance

Colonial Heights,VA

Summary

Victim Advocate with experience assisting victims of violent crimes. Well-versed in crisis intervention and cultural sensitivity. Excellent knowledge of victims' rights.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Victim Input Coordinator

Virginia Parole Board
11.2022 - Current
  • Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of victims/survivors.
  • Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
  • Assisted victims/survivors with victim impact statements to present to the parole board.
  • Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain records.
  • Assisted victims/survivors with registering for NAAVI to received important notifications regarding the parole eligible DOC inmate in which they were a victim of.
  • Assisted victims/survivors in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Explained the parole process to victims/survivors and how they can oppose parole.
  • Researched and made contact with victims that were not in any database. Notified them of parole status of offender.
  • Served as liaison between victim/survivors and the parole board.
  • Advocated on behalf of victim/survivors to ensure the parole board understood their opinions and outlook regarding parole eligibility of the offender in which they were a victim of.

Victim Witness Program Advocate

Prince George County, Virginia
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • • Wrote individual safety and crisis plans and assessed ongoing risk assessments to
    decrease further harm.
    • Coordinated referrals and crisis counseling services and programs to victims and
    witnesses of violent crimes.
    • Completed data and statistical analysis to define and forecast trends in crimes and
    target populations.
    • Maintained records of victim contacts for use in emergency or crisis situations.
    • Developed and oversaw procedures and policies for victim's advocacy program.
    • Corresponded and collaborated with law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys,
    social services agencies, judges, court staff and other victim advocacy groups.
    • Advocated for victims during difficult situations by handling various tasks, including
    filing police reports.
    • Created awareness of victims' rights and services by delivering presentations to
    agencies, schools and community groups.
    • Reviewed and analyzed violent crime reports to identify crime trends.
    • Assisted individuals through criminal justice process, providing information and
    support including financial and emotional impact debriefing.
    • Acted as liaison between victims and law enforcement agencies to assist with filing
    police reports and explain informed consent.
    • Delivered on-call and overnight support to victims and witnesses for 24-hour call
    center

VICTIM ADVOCATE, Family Refuge Center
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Wrote individual safety and crisis plans and assessed ongoing risk assessments to decrease further harm
  • Coordinated referrals and crisis counseling services and programs to victims and witnesses of violent crimes
  • Completed data and statistical analysis to define and forecast trends in crimes and target populations
  • Maintained records of victim contacts for use in emergency or crisis situations
  • Developed and oversaw procedures and policies for victim's advocacy program
  • Corresponded and collaborated with law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, social services agencies, judges, court staff and other victim advocacy groups
  • Advocated for victims during difficult situations by handling various tasks, including filing police reports
  • Created awareness of victims' rights and services by delivering presentations to agencies, schools and community groups
  • Reviewed and analyzed violent crime reports to identify crime trends
  • Assisted individuals through criminal justice process, providing information and support including financial and emotional impact debriefing
  • Acted as liaison between victims and law enforcement agencies to assist with filing police reports and explain informed consent
  • Delivered on-call and overnight support to victims and witnesses for 24-hour call center
  • Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
  • Assisted victims with filling out and submitting protective orders
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support
  • Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.

Education

Criminal Justice

Concord University
Athens, WV

WV State Victim Assistance Academy
Charleston, WV
2019

Virginia State Victim Assistance Academy
2022

Skills

  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Community referrals
  • Case history compilation
  • Client advocacy
  • Recordkeeping
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Problem Resolution
  • MS Office
  • Communications

Timeline

Victim Input Coordinator

Virginia Parole Board
11.2022 - Current

Victim Witness Program Advocate

Prince George County, Virginia
12.2021 - 11.2022

VICTIM ADVOCATE, Family Refuge Center
03.2018 - 12.2020

Criminal Justice

Concord University

WV State Victim Assistance Academy

Virginia State Victim Assistance Academy

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