The Notification Process
1.
Active Notification
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Contact the victim by phone
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Set up an in-person meeting
2.
Meeting
Two-person multidisciplinary approach
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1
Who is Involved?
Law enforcement officer and an advocate.
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2
What Happens At the Meeting?
Explanation of roles and new information to the victim.
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3
Then What?
Allow the victim to determine if they want to re-engage in the process.
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4
And Then?
Give the victim time to process the new information to decide if they want to continue re-engaging with the case.