STEPS TO PROVIDING ACCOMMODATIONS: Law Enforcement Agency Staff Sheriff Badge Symbol Ask Everyone and Ask Often STEP1 Set the stageExplain why you are asking about accommodations. Describe the process of making a report or participating in an investigation. STEP2 Ask and listenAsk every victim if they need accommodations and give examples. Listen to the person, as they know best what they need. STEP3 Provide accommodations Provide the requested accommodation(s) as soon as possible and cover any costs. STEP4 Check in and make changes After providing an accommodation, check with the victim to see if it is working for them. To learn more about providing accommodations, visit reachingvictims.org/resource/just-ask. The National Resource Center for Reaching Victims Logo: Helping those who help others The Vera Institute of Justice Logo STEPS TO PROVIDING ACCOMMODATIONS: Law Enforcement Agency Staff Sheriff Badge Symbol Examples of how to ask about accommodations: ¥ Is there anything I can do to make it easier for you to talk to me about what happened or make this report? ¥ Are there any additional supports you need to make this report or answer my questions? ¥ Do you need any accommodations to make this report or be interviewed? This document was produced by the Vera Institute of Justice Center on Victimization and Safety under Award # 2016-XV-GX-K015, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Quick Response Code: reachingvictims.org/resource/just-ask