Victim Advocate Services

Knox County is seeking a provider of Victim Advocate Services. The selected vendor will provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and other situations of violence or abuse. The services will be provided at the Family Justice Center and the 4th Circuit Court. The vendor must have experience in advocacy and crisis intervention, and must be properly licensed by the State of Tennessee. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option for renewal. • The vendor will provide crisis intervention services to individuals impacted by domestic violence/abuse, neglect, violent crime, and other situations of violence or abuse. • The vendor will identify social service resource needs of victims, secondary victims, witnesses, families, etc. and provide referral, information, or other assistance as necessary. • The vendor will communicate with social service agencies, the District Attorney’s Office, Department of Human Services, Child and Family Services, Juvenile Court, etc. as necessary to obtain and/or provide information or assistance regarding domestic violence cases or issues. • The vendor will brief victims/witnesses and/or their families on court procedures and protocol in order to prepare them for courtroom appearances. • The vendor will prepare written documents, including reports, files, and other documentation regarding domestic violence program activities.