Victim Advocacy Program of the U.S. Navy

fore early release is granted to a person convicted of a courts-martial. Courts-martial convening authorities and clemency and parole boards shall consider making restitution to the victim a condition of granting pretrial agreements, reduced sentences, clemency, and parole. They may consider victim statements on the impact of crime.
             Professional assistance and counselors are provided to assistant victims and witnesses in the criminal process. Every installation designates a local responsible official (referred to as Victim/Witness Coordinator, Victim/Witness Liaison, or Victims' Advocate) to ensure systems are in place at the military installation to provide information on available benefits and services, and assistance in obtaining those benefits and services. Although the Navy does not explicitly provide for victim restitution and assistance for victims and witnesses, victim advocates must advise victims of their right to apply for compensation from state compensation programs in accordance with the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990.
             The local responsible official may delegate as appropriate, but retains responsibility for delivery of required services. To coordinate the delivery of services, the local responsible official may use an approach involving various service providers. These providers often include law enforcement personnel, criminal investigators, chaplains, family advocacy personnel, emergency room personnel, family service center personnel, equal opportunity personnel, judge advocates, unit commanding officers, and corrections personnel.
             Victims are notified of the status of criminal justice proceedings and the release of the offender. Law enforcement investigators, and crim
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