County attorney adds victim’s advocate

Published 5:25 pm Sunday, December 1, 2019

The county attorney’s office has added a person to represent victims in criminal cases, after receiving a grant to fund the position.

Clark County Attorney William Elkins said Wednesday his office was selected for a $64,000 victim advocate grant for 2020. Ryann Lashea Champ has been hired to fill the position, he said.

In a news release, Elkins said the advocate will provide services to crime victims in Clark County, particularly those in domestic violence cases.

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Elkins said his office applied for the grant after reaching agreements with the Winchester Police Department, Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Clark County Public Schools. Elkins also offered a match to the grant with office space, resources, supplies and staff.

Elkins said Champ will work from the county attorney’s office in the judicial annex at 17 Cleveland Ave.