Welcome Sierra back to the VSS team!
Please join us in welcoming Sierra back to Victim Support Services as a Crisis and Referral Volunteer Advocate! Sierra is excited to return to VSS and continue supporting victims in our community. As she prepares to graduate in the spring, she hopes to eventually work with multilingual individuals in the criminal justice system. We’re so happy to have you back on the team, Sierra, and…
Welcome Matthew back to Victim Support Services as a Crisis and Referral Volunteer Advocate!
Matthew previously served as a hotline advocate with VSS and is excited to return to supporting victims in our community. He is a Navy veteran and currently works as a law enforcement officer in Texas, serving in the DWI Unit. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, spending time with his two kids, and catching up on his favorite shows. When asked…
Meet Kaila, our newest Crisis and Referral Volunteer!
Kaila (she/her) attends the University of Washington, where she is pursuing three majors in Political Science, Psychology, and Public Health. She also works in the legal field and teaches yoga. Outside of work and school, Kaila enjoys tending to her ever-growing collection of houseplants, spending time outdoors, and thrifting around the city. Kaila chose to volunteer with Victim Support Services because she believes in the…
Victim Support Services Awarded $200,000 Grant to Launch the NAVIGATE Program
Victim Support Services is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to establish NAVIGATE – Navigation-Enhanced Advocacy for Victims of Juvenile Offenders. Through NAVIGATE, VSS will provide specialized advocacy and support to victims of juvenile crime as well as their loved ones. Services will include individualized needs assessments, guidance and orientation throughout the criminal and…
Victim Support Services’ Community Support Program: A Year in Review
Written by: Amelia Bell, Community Support Coordinator 13 in-person workshops 4 virtual workshops 2 wellness retreats 100+ victims supported in the past year Over the past 12 months, Victim Support Services has worked hard to increase opportunities to support survivors in a variety of ways to best fit the needs of each individual. Through the Community Support Program, these opportunities have vastly increased, allowing victims…
National Night Out Against Crime: Building Safer, Stronger Communities Together
National Night Out Against Crime is an annual community event that brings neighbors, law enforcement, and local organizations together with a shared goal: to strengthen community connections and promote public safety. More than just an evening of gathering, it is an opportunity to build trust, raise awareness about crime prevention, and reinforce the importance of working together to create safer neighborhoods for everyone. Across the…
Welcome our new Crisis and Referral Volunteer Advocate, Jordan!
Victim Support Services is excited to welcome Jordan as our newest Crisis and Referral Volunteer Advocate. Jordan is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Saint Martin’s University. Outside of academics, Jordan enjoys running, hiking, and playing video games. When asked why he chose to volunteer with VSS, Jordan shared: “I chose to volunteer for VSS because I want to be able to offer…
Spotlight on Service: Honoring Volunteer Advocate Julie Fitterer
In continuation of our Volunteer Appreciation Week posts, we want to take a moment to recognize one of our dedicated volunteers, Julie Fitterer. Victim Support Services welcomed Julie as a volunteer in 2020, and she became a nationally credentialed advocate in 2021. Since joining, Julie has been deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma. She is…
Compassion in Action: Celebrating Our Volunteers This Appreciation Week
This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we at Victim Support Services would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and compassion to VSS. Our volunteers are an essential part of the care and advocacy we provide to victims of crime. They are often the first person callers speak with when they reach out to Victim Support Services. In…