Special Victims’ Counsel provide legal representation to qualifying victims of sexual assault.  SVCs primary duty is to zealously represent the best interests of clients, even if these interests do not align with the interests of the government.

SVCs ensure that their clients know that, regardless of the outcome of the judicial or administrative process, the military justice and administrative system supports them and gives them the opportunity to be heard.  It is vital that the military justice process proceed in a fair and just manner, protecting both the rights of the victim and the Constitutional rights of the accused.  

The SVC Program is an invaluable part of the military justice system. The driving force behind the Program’s success is the SVC’s ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of caring professionals to meet their client’s needs.  Every effort is made to establish and maintain effective, complementary and professional working relationship with stakeholders.  Special Victims’ Counsel use these relationships to swiftly address allegations of retaliation against their clients, whether professional or social.