Victim, Meet Advocate

By Gloucester County VWAP

What's Victim, Meet Advocate about?

Welcome to Victim Meet Advocate where we work to lift the veil of mystery that can sometimes surround the Criminal Justice System. Tune in as we discuss real aspects of the court systems and victimization. Together, we can make the world a better place--one victim at a time.

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Victim, Meet Advocate episodes:

06.12.2024
The Wounds We Cannot See: An Advocate's Perspective
Join us as we discuss the harrowing 2017 documentary "The Wounds We Cannot See."
05.30.2024
The Guardians: An Advocate's Perspective
Join us as we discuss the 2018 Documentary "The Guardians" during National Older Americans Month.
04.24.2024
Miranda's Victim: An Advocate's Perspective
Join us for our longest episode yet as we do a deep-dive discussion on Miranda's Victim, the film we will be screening for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024. Be sure you are following al of our social media platforms...
04.01.2024
Criminal Justice: Frequently Asked Questions
Join us for an episode where we discuss some of the most frequent questions we get as Victim-Advocates!
03.01.2024
A VSTOP Advocate's Take on Teen Dating Violence
Join us for February's episode of Victim, Meet Advocate, where we discuss the prevelance of Teen Dating Violence and chat with our VSTOP Advocate, Shannon. Check out all of our social media's and the links below that are mentioned in...
01.31.2024
Human Trafficking: The Unseen Epidemic
Join us for another episode of Victim, Meet Advocate where we discuss a prevalent issue in Hampton Roads: Human Trafficking. Links: History of Human Trafficking: https://theexodusroad.com/history-of-human-trafficking/ JUSTIA LAW: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca4/21-4220/21-4220-2022-04-22.html Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/recognizing-signs Understanding HT: https://www.dnronline.com/news/harrisonburg/understanding-human-trafficking-virginia-statistics/article_dc3dc7ee-ff36-5428-a6c8-2369fe65f850.html#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20in%20the%20state,the%20National%20Human%20Trafficking%20Hotline.
12.01.2023
Collaborative Chats: Spreading the Word About Victim Witness in Gloucester
This month, we were grateful to be featured on the Gloucester government podcast: Current Conversations. Join us as we discuss all things victim witness-related and explain what we do in the criminal justice system!
09.06.2023
Collaborative Chats: The Virginia Victim Assistance Network
"Your life is not a chapter book--it's a collection of short stories and some of those stories are going to be really, really sad and hard ones." -Kate Hanger, Executive Director of Virginia Victim Assistance Network Join us as we kick...
04.27.2023
The Criminal Justice System Part 4
Join us for our final installment of our season 3 overview of the Criminal Justice System. This week, we are celebrating National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@GloucesterVWAP) to stay up-to-date on all the latest...
03.30.2023
The Criminal Justice System Part 3
Trials, juries, and pleas--oh my! In the third installment of our four-part mini-series, we will dive into the next step of the criminal justice process. We will discuss please, jury trials, and bench trials continuing using the fictional case of...
02.27.2023
The Criminal Justice System Part 2
In this episode, we will discuss the next steps of the Criminal Justice System including bond hearings, preliminary hearings, and the grand jury process. Looking for an internship? Contact our director: [email protected] Also, be sure you are following us on all our...
01.31.2023
The Criminal Justice System Part 1
Join us for another season of Victim, Meet Advocate! In this season, we will be outlining the aspects of the Criminal Justice System in four parts through a hypothetical case study. In this episode, we discuss the first brushes of...
11.28.2022
Collaborative Efforts: A Discussion with the Office of the Attorney General
Join us as we chat with Ginny Evans, a Victim Advocate with the Office of the Attorney General. We will discuss what services the Attorney General's Office provides as well as how important the impact of Victim Advocates is on...
11.28.2022
Children and Domestic Violence: The Unseen Victims
Join us for another episode of Victim, Meet Advocate where we explore the effects of Domestic Violence on children. To learn more, visit the Virginia Action Alliance.
08.17.2022
Nonconsensual Pornography: A Discussion About "The Most Hated Man on the Internet"
Join us for another episode of Victim, Meet Advocate. This episode we will discuss the phenomenon that is nonconsensual pornography. Check out the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative here: https://cybercivilrights.org/
07.20.2022
Pursuance of Justice: An Interview with a Prosecutor
Join us for this episode of Victim, meet Advocate where we chat with one of the Assistant Prosecutors to the Commonwealth Attorney of Gloucester. Monique Donner shares her perspective as a prosecutor and how important victims are in the pursuance...
06.15.2022
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022
Join us as we discuss some of the most common internet scams that elders can fall victim to. If you or someone you know has been affected by online scammers, contact your local Law Enforcement and report the crime here:...
05.27.2022
Advocate Awareness: A Take on Mental Health in the Victim Advocate Profession
Join us for a different type of episode where our full-time Advocate Shannon as she gives some insight on this field and the issues Advocates face. Check out our social media pages!
04.25.2022
Trauma 101 with Sara Hallberg
Join us for our National Crime Victims' Rights Week episode where we chat with Sara Hallberg. Sara is a licensed professional counselor and certified sex-offender treatment provider. She specializes in treating complex trauma, particularly in adolescents and young adults. Her...
03.21.2022
The PO Process: An Explanation of Gloucester Protective Orders
Join us as we discuss the unique process of obtaining a Protective Order in Gloucester, Virginia! Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/admin I-CAN: https://vacourtformhelp.courts.state.va.us/
02.14.2022
Teen, Meet Advocate: A Discussion About Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Join us for our second episode of Victim, Meet Advocate where we welcome our newest addition to the team, Vince, as well as discuss some important topic relating to Teen Dating Violence. Since 2010, the entire month of February has...
01.14.2022
An Advocate's Perspective on YOU
Made popular by Netflix, the show YOU follows the story of a bookstore manager named Joe Goldberg and his deadly obsession with a woman named Beck. In our pilot episode, Victim, Meet Advocate examined the first episode and it's portrayal...
10.31.2021
Victim, Meet Our Director
Director of Gloucester Victim Witness, Cheerleading Coach, and planning a wedding, there isn't much our Director Chelsea Sowatskey doesn't do! Tune in to hear us chat about important aspects of being a director, a day-in-the-life, and how she unwinds in...
10.15.2021
How to Help A Friend: A DV Podcast
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this month we decided to bring light to a less discussed topic: How to help a friend in need. Join us as we discuss some ways you can help a loved one...
09.25.2021
Case Study: The Crimes of Timothy Spencer
Join us for a different style of episode where we examine a real-life case and discuss the role of the victims and advocates within it. Victim, Meet Advocate dissects the crimes of Timothy Spencer, better known as the Southside Strangler....
09.10.2021
Victim, Meet Our Intern
A senior at Christopher Newport University, the daughter of United States diplomat, and an advocate for women's empowerment, there isn't much our Victim Witness Intern Olivia doesn't do! Join us as we interview our intern about her experiences in her...
08.31.2021
Two Counties, One Mission: Gloucester & Isle of Wight Talk Victim Services
Note: This episode is also available on Serving Victim's Through The System Join us as we switch up our usual content and chat with another locality central to us. With just an hour and a half travel time between these two...
08.24.2021
Fun in the Summer: Crime Prevention Tips
In today's episode, we will discuss some helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe in this last stretch of Summer as well as into Fall. Join us as we also discuss ways to stay safe both at...
07.19.2021
The 3 P's
July 18th -- 24th is National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Week. Hosted by the American Probation and Parole Association, this week aims to raise awareness around the community of corrections staff nationwide. Join us as we discuss the aspects of...
07.17.2021
The International Buzz
Join us as we commemorate International Day of Criminal Justice. This day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute and aims to shed light on crimes against people such as genocide and human trafficking. We take a real-life...
06.22.2021
Elder, Meet Advocate
Tuesday, June 15th was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Join us for the second episode of Victim Meet Advocate where we discuss this growing issue, how to spot elder abuse, resources offered, and what to do when you suspect Elder...
06.09.2021
Victim, Meet Advocate (Trailer)
06.09.2021
In a Town of 38,000
Join us for our first episode of Victim Meet Advocate. In this quick starter episode, we give some background on how Gloucester, Virginia and the crimes that occur here. We also chat about what Victim Advocates do within the system. Avalon...

What's Victim, Meet Advocate about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Victim, Meet Advocate episodes:

The Wounds We Cannot See: An Advocate's Perspective

The Guardians: An Advocate's Perspective

Miranda's Victim: An Advocate's Perspective

Criminal Justice: Frequently Asked Questions

A VSTOP Advocate's Take on Teen Dating Violence

Human Trafficking: The Unseen Epidemic

Collaborative Chats: Spreading the Word About Victim Witness in Gloucester

Collaborative Chats: The Virginia Victim Assistance Network

The Criminal Justice System Part 4

The Criminal Justice System Part 3

The Criminal Justice System Part 2

The Criminal Justice System Part 1

Collaborative Efforts: A Discussion with the Office of the Attorney General

Children and Domestic Violence: The Unseen Victims

Nonconsensual Pornography: A Discussion About "The Most Hated Man on the Internet"

Pursuance of Justice: An Interview with a Prosecutor

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022

Advocate Awareness: A Take on Mental Health in the Victim Advocate Profession

Trauma 101 with Sara Hallberg

The PO Process: An Explanation of Gloucester Protective Orders

Teen, Meet Advocate: A Discussion About Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

An Advocate's Perspective on YOU

Victim, Meet Our Director

How to Help A Friend: A DV Podcast

Case Study: The Crimes of Timothy Spencer

Victim, Meet Our Intern

Two Counties, One Mission: Gloucester & Isle of Wight Talk Victim Services

Fun in the Summer: Crime Prevention Tips

The 3 P's

The International Buzz

Elder, Meet Advocate

Victim, Meet Advocate (Trailer)

In a Town of 38,000