Justice Scales STEPS TO PROVIDING ACCOMMODATIONS: Prosecutors and Other Attorneys Ask Everyone and Ask Often STEP1 Set the stageExplain why you are asking about accommodations. Describe your services and the legal process. 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 survivor to see how it is going. The National Resource Center for Reaching Victims Logo: Helping those who help others The Vera Institute of Justice Logo STEPS TO PROVIDING ACCOMMODATIONS: Prosecutors and Other Attorneys Justice Scales Examples of how to ask about accommodations: ¥ Is there anything I can do to make it easier for you to meet with me and talk about what happened to you? ¥ Are there any additional supports you need to go to court? ¥ Do you need any accommodations to work with our office/participate in this case? To learn more about providing accommodations, visit reachingvictims.org/resource/just-ask. 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.