Bilingual Victim Advocate

The Bilingual Victim Advocate Program is supported by a grant through the Victim of Crime Act administered through the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs.  The advocate who works with this program is a Spanish/English bilingual social worker who assists Spanish-speaking crime victims in locating the assistance they need.   She helps victims to understand the structure and limitations of the justice system by providing court support and accompaniment.  The advocate helps victims file for compensation from the Tennessee Criminal Injuries Fund, if they are eligible, and connects them in obtaining concrete social services.  The Bilingual Victim Advocate Program is an example of the Crime Victims Center's commitment to providing comprehensive services to all Shelby County residents.

To get for information, call 545-HELP (4357)