OVA Juvenile Services

OVA has a dedicated team member specifically devoted to advocating for juvenile crime victims and for crime victims/survivors whose offenders are juveniles. Our Juvenile Justice Victim Assistance Coordinator works to create positive partnerships throughout the juvenile justice system to promote and strengthen balanced and restorative practices throughout the Commonwealth. This position also aides in providing technical support to all victim assistance personnel at the local level who work exclusively with juveniles impacted by the criminal justice system.