Victims Assistance Services

As a crime victim, dealing with the criminal justice system may create a sense of frustration and helplessness. It is hard to understand laws that constrain the prosecutor, judges, and police. We are available to help you understand the criminal justice system and to help you get through this difficult time.

Porter County Victim Assistance Unit is currently looking for college undergraduate students for the Winter and possibly Spring Semesters. 

Our missiion is to help guide crime victims through the criminal justice system, seeking their input and keeping them informed of the status of their cases; to aggressively pursue restitution and Victims compensation for crime victims; and to assist crime victims in obtaining additional resources.

The duties of an intern include:

-Screen Files

-Data entry

-Tracking cases

-Accompanying victim to court/trial

-Help filling out Protective Orders/No Contact orders

-Work directly with crime victim(s)

-Observed interaction between advocate and crime victim

An intern shall gain after completion of program:

-Knowledge of victim rights

-How to identify crime victim(s) in a criminal case

-Knowledge of court proceedings

-Understanding plea agreements

-Victim Compensation Benefits

Apply For Internship (UNPAID)

We are currently accepting resumes for winter/spring internships (and possibly beyond). We will be selecting between 1 and 2 applicants, depending on candidate availability. Please note, this internship is UNPAID. This internship is for the Portage location only. College credit is available upon request.

As a crime victim, dealing with the criminal justice system may create a sense of frustration and helplessness. It is hard to understand laws that constrain the prosecutor, judges, and police. We are available to help you understand the criminal justice system and to help you get through this difficult time.

Porter County Victim Assistance Unit is currently looking for college undergrad students for an internship with our office. A minimum of 21 hours a week is best to gain a great understanding of the Victim Advocates' role in the criminal justice system, but 21 hours, or more, is just our preference.

Mission for Victim Assistance Unit- to help guide crime victims through the criminal justice system, seeking their input and keeping them informed of the status of their cases; to aggressively pursue restitution and Victims compensation for crime victims; and to assist crime victims in obtaining additional resources.

For more information about the Unpaid Internship and to apply, GO HERE.