| Speedy Contact with Victims | |
|---|---|
| How it's measured | Average number of days from felony referral to first contact with victim by prosecutor’s office |
| Data elements | 1. Referral offense type (victim crime) 2. Referral offense severity 3. Date of contact with victims 4. Date of case referral |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Desired direction | Decrease in average number of days to contact |
| Rationale for measuring this indicator | Quicker contact with victims is beneficial to both victims and prosecutors. Such contact is more likely to result in service provision for victims. It can also help prosecutors secure conviction by obtaining victim cooperation. |
