To do their best job, Victim Advocates need the best tools possible. Well designed technological resources keep victims in the loop and help monitor their progress in getting the services needed. In addition, many of the assistance programs are funded through VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grants. As a requirement for continuing financial support, VOCA grants require detail reporting and service levels to victims.

Technology can be a great assest in managing resources for victims as well as keeping victims in the loop. Tools that are easy to use and provide the necessary information will help victim advocates perform their task in an effecienct manner. Protecting the privacy of any victim must be taken seriously. Tools that encrypt pertinent information enhance the ability to freely use the resource at through a variety of mediums. Being able to access your data anywhere the internet is located (while knowing the data is protected), is paramount in providing the best services possible to a victim.

Keeping accurate records on each individual victim is paramount to both meeting their needs as well as the basis for statistical information required for VOCA grants.

VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) reporting requirements are tedious and mandatory to continue grant funding. Technology tools that assist in providing data in a manner that reduces human resources frees up staff to work more with the victims.