Jessica Martinez helps Westchester victims' families through the difficult court process. "I try to be their support system ...
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel revealed the Office of Victim Advocacy and Engagement, marking a first for the police department.
Jessica Martinez is there for it all and more as an advocate in the Westchester District Attorney's Office. She makes sure the families of crime victims ... applied for a job as a legal secretary ...
She set up a hotline for other victims to call, but that has some victim advocates concerned. Advocates said they appreciate Mace bringing the issue of sexual abuse and the trauma surrounding it ...
A new class of victim advocates is being trained on how to respond to the city's gun violence epdidemic. The lessons being taught to victim advocates are aimed at interrupting cycles of violence ...
Mace topped it all off by urging sexual abuse victims to contact a hotline, 843-212-7048, run by her office, even sending out an accompanying release. ADVERTISEMENT ...
The event brought together families, lawmakers, and community members to honor victims and advocate for stronger DUI laws. "Doing the event at the Capitol puts it on lawmakers' minds," District ...
If you are a victim, let us know, we will help you,” without specifying it should only be used for people making reports related to her case—which advocates say is not what the term “victim ...
Victim advocates warn that when this happens it strips the complainant of legal protections, offers no accountability and sends a chilling message to survivors: Reporting these crimes could bring ...