This education must include training on the special needs of some victim populations such as victims with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals. These programs should be coordinated closely with local crime victim assistance programs and law enforcement agencies. Every program should include an advocate on staff to help victims access services and resources that are not available from the program. They should be notified of the disposition of the case, advised of realistic expectations for payment, and provided with information about their rights when offenders fail to pay. To ensure the highest quality of intervention, training should be provided to professionals on conducting forensic interviews, to medical professionals on conducting child abuse examinations, and to mental health professionals on employing abuse-specific treatment approaches.
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