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W A's in
Maine
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Information
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Attorney Victim Witness Program
Maine Department of Corrections
Maine Victim's Compensation Program
Maine Sex Offender
Registry
Multicultural Resource Guide: a listing of specialty service providers
for Maine's racial, ethnic and language minority communities
WomensLaw.org:
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What do V W A's do?
- Provide crime
victims the status of the case in which they are involved.
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Enforce the rights of crime victims.
- Assist crime victims in
applying for victim compensation benefits.
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Notify crime victims of court hearings.
- Provide support during
preparation for court hearings.
- Accompany crime victims to court hearings.
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Assist crime victims in writing victim impact statements.
- Educate crime victims regarding
criminal justice process.
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Refer crime victims to community resources.
- Inform the prosecutor and the
court of victim impact information..
- Assist crime victims in the
return of property and restitution.
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Assist crime victims in filing requests for notification of the
offender's release from incarceration.
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