Advocates assist family members in retrieving essential personal items from the crime scene. Death notification - Assist with notifying family of the death if possible. Orientation into the criminal justice system - Explain the process and court procedures. Case status and disposition - Inform survivors of homicide victims and witnesses of ongoing status, dates and times of hearings, trials, final disposition, sentence review, reduction and parole hearings. Employer, school, landlord and creditor intervention - Assist in solving problems in these areas.
Referrals -Direct the victim to community resources for further assistance.
Property return assistance - Facilitate the return of property being held as evidence. Parole notification - Ensure that the victim is notified of the right to speak at the defendant's parole hearing and is informed of changes in parole status.