Posts by VSS
Emotional Wellness Month
Written by: Kaili Brown, King County Victim Services Coordinator The last year and a half has been a challenging time for all of us. From navigating a pandemic, to experiencing…
Read More20-Years Later: Remembering and Honoring Those Lives Lost on 9/11
Written by: Leslie McPherson, Programs Administrator September 11, 2001 marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks where nearly 3,000 people were killed in a series of attacks in…
Read MoreMs. Foster’s Class
Recently we had Ms. Foster, a volunteer at a summer safety program for teens, reach out to us to let us know about a very useful safe driving website that…
Read MoreJune Employee of the Month
This month, we celebrate a VSS Rock Star whose work is done primarily behind the scenes. Hard working, efficient and dedicated, she can handle almost anything. An accountaholic and ledger-lover…
Read MoreLooking Back as we Look Ahead
Written by: Leslie McPherson, Programs Administrator As we begin another fiscal year, it’s a great time to reflect on everything Victim Support Services (VSS) has achieved in the last year…
Read MoreAugust Pet of the Month
Well hello there, Friends! My name is Teddy Kevin Weber, but I go by Ted, Teds, Theodore, Teddy-Spaghetti, and Spaghetti-ooo. I live in Helena, Alabama. I was adopted from Aurora,…
Read MorePower of One Award
In 2018, Victim Support Services decided to institute a special award to illustrate our grateful appreciation for those who go above and beyond, the “Power of One” Award. The first…
Read MoreCVSC Training Series
WHEW! Our training series that was hosted under the CVSC Training Grant has come to anend. We jumped in fast and furious at the beginning of February with the initial…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Fourth of July Celebrations After Experiencing Trauma
Written by: Leslie McPherson, Programs Administrator, Victim Support Services Covid-19 has stolen our holidays, disrupted our normal routines, family gatherings and so much more. With restrictions easing and states opening…
Read MoreWashington State Crime Victim Service Center Hotline Update
Back in February of 2016, Victim Support Services was awarded a grant through the Office of Crime Victim Advocacy (OCVA) to manage and monitor the first 24×7 statewide hotline for…
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