SAVRAA (or the Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Amendment Act of 2013) has asked the Task Force to recommend a policy about whether juvenile (or minor) victims of sexual assault have the right to consult with an independent advocate (someone not associated with the criminal justice system) before making decisions about the care they receive and during their criminal justice or other processes.
A Work Group has been established through the Task Force to make a recommendation to the Task Force on this issue.
The Work Group is holding two Listening Sessions to hear from the public, and from service providers who may work with minors and are not on the Task Force, and from youth. The goal of the Listening Sessions is to hear the concerns of folks, and to take ideas from folks, who work with minor victims in a variety of capacities.
The Listening Sessions are:
Tuesday, June 16 at 4:00 pm in the Old Council Chambers, 441 4th Street, NW
Thursday, June 18 at 9:00 am in 1104, 441 4th Street, NW
The sessions are open to the public and youth are invited to attend.
Please distribute this message widely!
Thanks,
SAVRAA Juvenile Victims Work Group