Juvenile witnesses
Jamie's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook
Jamie’s Story follows a young individual who identifies as nonbinary and serves as a victim witness in a sex trafficking case.
The story follows them as—
- they are questioned during a police investigation;
- speak with a prosecutor in preparation for testifying in court; and
- receive support from their therapist, group home staff, and victim advocate.
Throughout the audiobook, Jamie and anyone following their story, learn some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.
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OVC Materials for Child Victim and Witnesses Support
Learn about materials that support children and youth, ages 2–18, as they navigate the justice system. Panelists discuss how OVC's Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials can help children and youth in both criminal and family court settings understand the justice system, their rights, and the roles of different practitioners that they may encounter.
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Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials: What’s Going On? Your Rights and Who You’ll Meet
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials: Sergio’s Story – A Journey Through (and beyond) the Legal System
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials: Jamie’s Story – A Journey Through (and beyond) the Legal System
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Funding Available to Print These Materials
To increase access to the resources in this series, the Center for Justice Innovation is offering the opportunity to print and disseminate up to $10,000 worth of the materials. The Center for Justice Innovation, through funding from OVC, is accepting applications until January 31, 2025.
Introduction
For children and youth, participating in the justice...