Let me congratulate you in advance for this as hard but rewarding career. I want you to know that victims’ advocate is in high demand with the federal government. Visit usjobs.gov and make a search on victims advocate or advocate. The Code of Ethics for victim assistance providers is very similar to the APA Code of Ethics. One of the first responsibilities of a victim’s advocate is to recognize and protect the interests of their clients. Confidentiality and privacy should always be respected unless there is a court mandate. Exceptions to ensure the standard of confidentiality includes: the victim attempts to commit a crime or harm, knowledge that victim committed perjury, or the victim has died to name a few. In addition, victim’s advocates
