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Dec 16, 2025 1 hr 33 min

Inside Victim Services: Healing, Notification & Corrections

from Why be Silent? Hosted by Shannon Vincent

Hello and welcome to another episode of Why be Silent with Shannon Vincent and guest Karin Ho from the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Karin explains what victim advocates do, the differences between community- and system-based advocacy, and the services available post-conviction, including victim notification systems, victim-offender dialogue, restorative programs, training, and barriers to access. She also covers support for correctional staff, critical incident stress management, and practical guidance for victims on registering for notifications and asking for help. Desert Waters Correctional Outreach Home | Office for Victims of Crime National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) | NOVA National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) National Institute of Corrections | NIC Victims' Rights - Constitutional Amendments

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  1. 0:30 Introduction to Victim Services
  2. 2:10 Understanding the Role of Victim Advocates
  3. 7:57 The Importance of Collaboration
  4. 13:11 Training and Standards for Advocates
  5. 19:57 Services in the Department of Corrections
  6. 27:11 Notification Rights for Victims
  7. 34:38 Victim-Offender Dialogue Explained
  8. 41:01 Restorative Practices in Corrections
  9. 50:56 Supporting Correctional Staff Well-Being
  10. 57:08 Barriers to Accessing Services
  11. 1:15:49 Unique Legal Challenges in South Carolina
  12. 1:26:52 Advocacy and Change in the Community
  13. 1:32:21 Conclusion and Call to Action

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