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* More About Jane Fitch

Jane Fitch volunteers as a victim's advocate for the Victim of Crimes Assistance (VOCA) program. The program, part of Senior Rights Assistance, provides support and assistance to elderly crime victims. Clients are referred to VOCA directly from the prosecutor's office once charges have been filed. Jane assists clients in navigating the complex system by helping with paperwork, explaining how the system works, following up with deadlines, and assisting with other needs.

According to Jane, the VOCA volunteers do a lot of listening.  Many victims are embarrassed and blame themselves for the crime, so being able to share their fears and concerns with someone helps them through the process. Jane reports of a client whom she recently accompanied to court, "I just sat next to her, but sometimes that is all you need, to have someone beside you." 

Jane has been volunteering on practically a full-time basis for 15 years. In addition to her work at the VOCA program, she currently volunteers for both the Intiman Theater and the Federal Way Multi-Service Center, where she works in the clothing bank.

In her "off-time" Jane enjoys traveling and spending time with her family two children and two grandchildren. She also regularly attends an art history course for older adults, and an informal group of seniors who meet regularly to walk through the woods and trails in Federal Way. She is an avid public transit rider, commuting via bus from Federal Way to Seattle several days a week to her volunteer job.