Victim Advocate:

The victim advocates in the Marine Corps Family Services, Family Advocacy Program, provide information, guidance and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals to, and liaison with civilian resources, and support during medical exams and court proceedings. Victims are not required to use military victim advocates and may use victim advocates from civilian resources.