Victim, Meet Advocate

Welcome to Victim Meet Advocate where we work to lift the veil of mystery that can sometimes surround the Criminal Justice System. Tune in as we discuss real aspects of the court systems and victimization. Together, we can make the world a better place--one victim at a time.

Vehicle Theft 101

Join Shannon Craven for a solo style episode where she discusses vehicle theft and Virginia State Police's program HEAT. HEAT's Website: https://heatreward.com/

07-22
22:01

The Wounds We Cannot See: An Advocate's Perspective

Join us as we discuss the harrowing 2017 documentary "The Wounds We Cannot See."

06-12
42:35

The Guardians: An Advocate's Perspective

Join us as we discuss the 2018 Documentary "The Guardians" during National Older Americans Month.

05-30
58:27

Miranda's Victim: An Advocate's Perspective

Join us for our longest episode yet as we do a deep-dive discussion on Miranda's Victim, the film we will be screening for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024. Be sure you are following al of our social media platforms to stay up-to-date on the latest awareness months and statuses of our events. We also left in a funny ad-lib where we realize just how passionate we are about these topics as we approach the 60-minute cut-off time. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterVWAP/

04-24
01:01:32

Criminal Justice: Frequently Asked Questions

Join us for an episode where we discuss some of the most frequent questions we get as Victim-Advocates!

04-01
19:18

A VSTOP Advocate's Take on Teen Dating Violence

Join us for February's episode of Victim, Meet Advocate, where we discuss the prevelance of Teen Dating Violence and chat with our VSTOP Advocate, Shannon. Check out all of our social media's and the links below that are mentioned in this episode! Avalon Center: https://avaloncenter.org/ OneLove: https://www.joinonelove.org/ Break the Cycle: https://www.breakthecycle.org/ Project Horizon: https://www.projecthorizon.org/

03-01
26:57

Human Trafficking: The Unseen Epidemic

Join us for another episode of Victim, Meet Advocate where we discuss a prevalent issue in Hampton Roads: Human Trafficking. Links: History of Human Trafficking: https://theexodusroad.com/history-of-human-trafficking/ JUSTIA LAW: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca4/21-4220/21-4220-2022-04-22.html Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/recognizing-signs Understanding HT: https://www.dnronline.com/news/harrisonburg/understanding-human-trafficking-virginia-statistics/article_dc3dc7ee-ff36-5428-a6c8-2369fe65f850.html#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20in%20the%20state,the%20National%20Human%20Trafficking%20Hotline.

01-31
12:53

Collaborative Chats: Spreading the Word About Victim Witness in Gloucester

This month, we were grateful to be featured on the Gloucester government podcast: Current Conversations. Join us as we discuss all things victim witness-related and explain what we do in the criminal justice system!

12-01
09:47

Collaborative Chats: The Virginia Victim Assistance Network

"Your life is not a chapter book--it's a collection of short stories and some of those stories are going to be really, really sad and hard ones." -Kate Hanger, Executive Director of Virginia Victim Assistance Network Join us as we kick off Season 4 with an episode centered around the Virginia Victim Assistance Network! Our Director chatted with Kate Hanger, the Executive Director of the Virginia Victim Assistance Network with over 20 years of experience. Be sure you are following us on all of our social media so you stay up-to-date on the latest episodes and updates. Check out VVAN below! VVAN: https://vanetwork.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist

09-06
31:35

Advocate Awareness: A Take on Mental Health in the Victim Advocate Profession

Join us for a different type of episode where our full-time Advocate Shannon as she gives some insight on this field and the issues Advocates face. Check out our social media pages!

05-27
22:05

The Criminal Justice System Part 4

Join us for our final installment of our season 3 overview of the Criminal Justice System. This week, we are celebrating National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@GloucesterVWAP) to stay up-to-date on all the latest information!

04-27
12:47

The Criminal Justice System Part 3

Trials, juries, and pleas--oh my! In the third installment of our four-part mini-series, we will dive into the next step of the criminal justice process. We will discuss please, jury trials, and bench trials continuing using the fictional case of Beth and Barry. Check out our social media to stay up-to-date with our National Crime Victims' Rights Week Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterVWAP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloucestervwap/

03-30
11:24

The Criminal Justice System Part 2

In this episode, we will discuss the next steps of the Criminal Justice System including bond hearings, preliminary hearings, and the grand jury process.  Looking for an internship? Contact our director: cpierce@gloucesterva.info Also, be sure you are following us on all our social media platforms to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes, events, and happenings in the judicial field!

02-27
15:02

The Criminal Justice System Part 1

Join us for another season of Victim, Meet Advocate! In this season, we will be outlining the aspects of the Criminal Justice System in four parts through a hypothetical case study. In this episode, we discuss the first brushes of the system with victims and perpetrators. Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up-to-date with the latest podcast episodes and awareness months!

01-31
17:53

Collaborative Efforts: A Discussion with the Office of the Attorney General

Join us as we chat with Ginny Evans, a Victim Advocate with the Office of the Attorney General. We will discuss what services the Attorney General's Office provides as well as how important the impact of Victim Advocates is on the criminal justice system.  Office of the Attorney General website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/ Hotline: 1-(800) 370-0459

11-28
01:49:18

Children and Domestic Violence: The Unseen Victims

Join us for another episode of Victim, Meet Advocate where we explore the effects of Domestic Violence on children. To learn more, visit the Virginia Action Alliance.

11-28
09:36

Nonconsensual Pornography: A Discussion About "The Most Hated Man on the Internet"

Join us for another episode of Victim, Meet Advocate. This episode we will discuss the phenomenon that is nonconsensual pornography. Check out the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative here: https://cybercivilrights.org/

08-17
23:44

Pursuance of Justice: An Interview with a Prosecutor

Join us for this episode of Victim, meet Advocate where we chat with one of the Assistant Prosecutors to the Commonwealth Attorney of Gloucester. Monique Donner shares her perspective as a prosecutor and how important victims are in the pursuance of justice. 

07-20
06:19

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022

Join us as we discuss some of the most common internet scams that elders can fall victim to. If you or someone you know has been affected by online scammers, contact your local Law Enforcement and report the crime here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/

06-15
11:00

Trauma 101 with Sara Hallberg

Join us for our National Crime Victims' Rights Week episode where we chat with Sara Hallberg. Sara is a licensed professional counselor and certified sex-offender treatment provider. She specializes in treating complex trauma, particularly in adolescents and young adults. Her interests include the intersection of trauma and substance abuse, dissociative disorders, and problematic sexual behaviors in youth. In her free time, Sara enjoys caring for her husband and three children, hiking, and jewelry-making. We will be diving into trauma and everything you need to know about it. Follow us on Facebook to get the latest updates for our NCVRW activities.  Emdria Website: https://www.emdria.org/ National Crime Victim's Rights Week Event (Trauma-Informed Yoga): https://fb.me/e/pempTfYCP

04-25
32:33

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