Which of the following is included in the HRVRT roster?

• A. DAVA
• B. Chaplain
• C. JA
• D. Mental health professional

Answer: (A)

HRVRT rosters are built to provide immediate, victim-centered support during crisis responses. They include roles that can directly assist victims, coordinate resources, and guide them through the investigation and safety planning.

DAVA, standing for Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate, is included because this role specializes in supporting victims of domestic violence—offering crisis intervention, safety planning, connection to services (shelter, legal aid, orders of protection), and a consistent advocate through the investigative process. This aligns with the roster’s purpose of having frontline advocates ready to assist victims when they need it most.

The chaplain provides important spiritual support, which is valuable but not the primary focus of the HRVRT roster. Similarly, other roles like JA or a mental health professional are important, but the roster emphasizes immediate advocacy and navigation through the system, not every possible service. So DAVA fits the roster.