ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The Tompkins County DA wants to create a new position. 

District Attorney Matt Van Houten says the victim advocate would play a crucial role in his office. 

Van Houten also tells WHCU that creating such a job isn’t easy.

Van Houten adds an ideal candidate would have a background in human services. Meantime, the DA says his office remains short-staffed. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Tompkins County DA Matt Van Houten on Ithaca’s Morning News