Specific jurisdictions should be aware of the many potential resources that can contribute to a coordinated response, and identify key stakeholders for collaborative efforts. At the local level, key stakeholders in the juvenile justice system include law enforcement, juvenile court prosecutors, juvenile court administrators, juvenile court judges, juvenile probation, juvenile detention, and any juvenile justice system-based victim advocates. At the local level, key stakeholders in the private sector include community-based victim service providers, community organizations that provide supportive services for victims of crime, mental health professionals, and county or city level victim service coalitions. At the national level, there are many federal and non-profit agencies, organizations and information centers that provide information and referrals to victims of crime, including victims of juvenile offenders. Specific jurisdictions should identify current laws relevant to victims' rights throughout the juvenile justice system.
Many laws apply to both victims of criminal and juvenile offenses.
A summary of current laws can be used to identify gaps in laws that affect the provision of victim services. Agencies can consider developing inter-agency agreements that clarify the specific roles and responsibilities of practitioners both within, and among, agencies. Inter-agency agreements or policies also serve to eliminate duplication of services and fill gaps in service delivery. Innovative applications of technology today allow juvenile court and allied justice agencies to efficiently share information about cases involving juvenile offenders, their victims, and juvenile victims within child protection and family court systems. The data sharing capabilities enhance inter-agency communications, provide excellent records for case management, research, and trending, and help with strategic planning to make the best use of state and county resources.