VWAP County Programs

Anticipated Duties of VWAP Coordinator/Administrator

Victims / Witnesses:

1. Initial contact, information about available services.
2. Coordinate continued contact with victims/family members.
3. Monitor case status and inform victims/family members.
4. Coordinate and arrange for needed services.
5. Monitor investigations and inform victims/family members.
6. Assess trial needs and arrange for services.
7. Scheduling of victims for Court if needed.
8. Arrange for transportation for Court if needed.
9. Schedule and arrange for assistance at all interviews.
10. Advocate victims' rights for youth involved in the Court System.
11. Network with and support the cooperative efforts with other service providing agencies.
12. Coordinate the dissemination of educational and informational bearing materials to the community that will seek to decrease violence.
13. Represent the VWAP and participate in TEEN COURT and RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.

Compensation:

1. Coordinate and assist victims with filing of Crime Victim Compensation claims.
2. Inform victims in writing of potential claims.
3. Assist in completion of forms and other documents.
4. Correspond with claims division.
5. Coordinate verification of claims - bills, etc.
6. Ensure completion and submit Victim Impact Statements to the Court.
7. Follow-up on court ordered restitution in both Magistrate and Circuit Courts.
8. Institute the scheduling of Contempt Hearings in both courts for failure to pay restitution.

Grant Bookkeeping:

1. Assure that guidelines of grant expenditures are followed.
2. Keep accurate records of expenses and disbursements.
3. Maintain accurate time record for the grant.
4. Prepare monthly financial reports for approval.
5. Prepare and monitor progress reports.
6. Prepare additional reports as directed by the GCCDC.
7. Collect demographic statistical data for victims receiving services.

Community Education and Public Awareness:

a. Pass out brochures and handbooks to victims and target groups.
b. Dissemination of educational and informational materials at youth fairs, community events, and in public schools.
c. Distribute informational flyers for law enforcement and other service providing agencies.
d. Initiate Public Service Announcements.
e. Actively pursue and participate in speaking engagements.

Fund Raising:

a. Develop, initiate and coordinate fund raising activities.

Volunteers:

a. Recruit and train volunteers/interns.
b. Develop in tern placements with WVU and Fairmont State.
c. Supervise and assign duties to volunteers/interns.
d. Maintain records and book keeping for volunteers/interns.