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Being victimized by crime can be a traumatic experience, often causing victims to feel they have nowhere to turn. It is a goal of the Beaufort Police Department to provide crime victims with resources and services to move forward with their lives. On a daily basis, incident reports are reviewed and victims are contacted either by phone or by mail.
The victim’s advocate helps victims of crimes from the date of the incident all the way through the trial. The role of an advocate is unique. They guide survivors of crime through the aftermath of the traumatic event by:
They also provide information on the criminal justice system, as well as serve as a liaison between the survivor and the investigator, and simply, by just being there to talk.
Victims have rights, and it is important for any crime victim to be aware of those rights. Victims and witnesses of crime have the right to: