The cost of living in Metuchen is 6% higher than the New Jersey average. The cost of living in Metuchen is 39% higher than the national average. The cost of housing in Metuchen is 108% higher than the national average. New Jersey general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average. New Jersey state income tax is 37% lower than the national average.
Victim advocates are professionals trained to support victims of crime. Advocates offer victims information, emotional support, and help finding resources and filling out paperwork. Sometimes, advocates go to court with victims.
Employers prefer to hire victim advocates with 2-4 years of victim support experience. Advocates can accumulate experience through volunteer work with victim advocacy organizations or through related work with social services agencies.