Law enforcement-based victim services are most effectively incorporated into agencies when clear roles and responsibilities are established and understood. These depend on models of service provision and partnerships – both internal and external to the agency. Jurisdiction-specific statutes can affect protections that victim services personnel can and cannot offer when serving victims and co-victims.

Information from this webinar can help participants understand the following:

• Service provision models
• Victim services personnel role parameters
• Legal statutes related to communication with victims and co-victims