Defense Initiated Victim Outreach (DIVO)

(DIVO) is a new program that seeks to address the needs of crime victims and their families throughout the legal process by providing a bridge between survivors and the attorneys who represent the defendant, especially in capital cases. Recognizing the historic gap between survivors and the defense and the responsibility of the defense to zealously represent the defendant, defense attorneys seek the assistance of trained Victim Outreach Specialists (VOS) to serve as a liaison for a survivor’s questions and concerns that can be met most effectively by the defense. Although this service is requested by the defense, it is victim centered and victim driven. VOS is considered an expert consultant but operates independently of the defense.

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More Information about DIVO is available: (click to download)

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Upcoming CLE - Introduction, policies, practices and implementation for defense attorneys and prosecutors. The CLE will be offered the followed dates and locations:

TO REGISTER, PLEASE GO TO OUR REGISTRATION PAGE

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For more information, please contact Stephanie Frogge at: stephaniefrogge@sbcglobal.net

Victim Outreach (Link Coming Soon)

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