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2. Discuss activities to be supported with VOCA funds and how they help your program to meet its goals and objectives. The Victim Assistance Program's goal is to comply with all aspects of the North Dakota Fair Treatment Standards for Victims. Two full-time VictimlWitness Coordinator positions exist within this program. VOCA funds assist Cass County in employing one of these full-time positions. The primary objective of this coordinator is to provide victims with assistance, information, and services necessary to speed their recovery from a criminal act. This objective is met through activities such as spending time with clients in person, both in and out of the courtroom, or on the phone and writing letters in an effort to provide them with a better understanding of the criminal justice system. VOCA funding helps provide victims with greater access to a qualified victim witness coordinator. 3. How does your agency/organization use volunteers? In the description include the number of volunteers used and the average total number of hours worked each month. If volunteers are not used please indicate on the request for waiver form. The Victim Assistance Program typically has one or two volunteers from local universities that work intermittently throughout the year. These volunteers send letters to victims informing them as to the status of the case, compile statistical information necessary for grants, assist coordinators during trials, and various other tasks deemed appropriate by the coordinator. 4. Describe your coordination of services with other social agencies the federal victim witness coordinator law enforcement other victim organizations etc. in the community. Cass County State's Attorneys Office - The VictimlWitness Coordinator works as a liaison between the personal crime prosecutors and victims and their families. Red River Child Advocacy Center, Cass County Social Services, Southeast Human Service Center, Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, Quality Resolutions, Lutheran Social Services, North Dakota Crime Victim's Compensation - We provide information regarding case status and make referrals. Cass County Sheriffs Department and Jail, West Fargo and Fargo Police Department, Fargo Municipal Court, North Dakota Parole and Probation, RESTORE, North Dakota State Penitentiary - We network with these agencies to enhance criminal prosecution and victim assistance. North Dakota Victim Assistance Association, Federal Victim Witness Coordinators - We attend meetings three times a year to keep current on victim issues, legislative updates, and victim assistance in general. 8