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Lexington Police outlines victim advocacy services, outreach and bilingual support
Summary
Lexington Police Department’s victim‑advocate staff described outreach services, Marcy’s Law notification rights, and a bilingual advocacy role; the unit helps victims navigate court notifications, referrals, and community resources.
Victim‑advocate staff from the Lexington Police Department briefed hosts about the department’s advocacy services for survivors of violent crime and their families, including bilingual support for Spanish‑speaking residents.
Advocates described a mix of proactive outreach and on‑demand assistance: the unit contacts survivors after incidents, explains their rights (including notification rights under Marcy’s Law), registers victims with notification services such as VINE, helps identify next steps in…
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