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Victim's Assistance
The Victim Assistance Coordinator ensures that victims’ rights are protected throughout the criminal justice process. The Victim’s Assistance Coordinator works with the District Attorney and the Assistant District Attorneys during the entire criminal justice process to ensure victims are notified about the activity of the case and make sure the victims understand victims’ rights and have input into the process.
SOME DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Keep victims updated on the progress of the case
- Assist victims with referrals to social service agencies
- Inform victims of financial assistance and assist in filing for victim compensation claims
- Inform victims of any plea bargains and specific information pertaining to their case
- Assist with victim impact statements
- Assists in the transportation of victims to court
- Provide courtroom orientation for victims and witnesses
- Maintain a close working relationship with hospital personnel, law enforcement, and social service agencies
- Attend Sexual Assault Response Team meetings
- Attend child advocacy meetings
- Attend monthly multi-disciplinary task force meetings
- Assist in training law enforcement on updates regarding victims’ rights and social services available
- Attend staff meetings and in-service training programs
- Assist in speaking engagements
Victims’ Support Services
Assistance for Victims of Violent Crimes
228.435.1968
601.982.5668
800.800.1396
Children Services
228.769.3076
Child Protection
228.769.3446
Compensation for Violent Crimes
601.359.6766
Mental Health
Elderly Services
Emergency Food, Clothing, Shelter
228.762.8557
Medical Care
(Revised 12/9/2021)
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Amanda Anderson
Amanda Anderson is the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the 19th District Attorney’s Office. Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. Amanda has also studied Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health. Prior to joining our team, Amanda worked at two prominent law firms on the Gulf Coast as a paralegal.
Amanda is passionate about her work because she is devoted to helping our victims by supporting them, finding resources for those in need of outside assistance and making sure our victims understand every aspect of the court process as it pertains to their case.
Amanda is a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi where her husband, Will, and new daughter, Caroline enjoy going to the local farmers’ market and strolling through the downtown area and on the beach.”