Victim Witness Coordinator
/ˈvɪktɪm ˈwɪtnəs koʊˌɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) An official responsible for providing support, information, and resources to victims and witnesses involved in criminal proceedings.
The victim witness coordinator arranged counseling services for the assault victim.
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- victim witness coordinator
- victim witness coordinators
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Commentary
Term commonly used in criminal justice contexts; important to distinguish from other victim support roles based on coordinating duties and procedural involvement.
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