🎉 51 Years of Service. 51 Years of Standing with Survivors. 🎉
Today (February 25th), Victim Support Services proudly celebrates 51 years of serving victims of crime across Washington State. For more than five decades, we have walked alongside survivors during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, providing free and confidential services rooted in compassion, dignity, and justice. We meet the needs and gaps in our communities by offering:✨ One-on-one legal advocacy✨ Media intervention…
Welcome our New Crisis and Referral Volunteer Advocate, Laura!
We are thrilled to welcome our newest Crisis and Referral volunteer advocate, Laura! Laura graduated from Westmont College with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and currently works as a Chief of Staff for a marketing agency. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring hiking trails throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest and traveling to cities she has yet to visit. She is especially proud of…
Welcome our New Victim Advocate Intern, Jessica Villines!
Victim Support Services is thrilled to welcome our newest Victim Advocate Intern, Jessica. She is currently a student at Edmonds Community College working toward completing her bachelor’s degree in child, Youth, and Family Studies. Outside of school, Jessica works as a nanny and volunteers at her children’s school. As a mother of three young children, her days are quite full, yet she still makes time…
Welcome our New Crisis and Referral/Victim Advocate Volunteer, Mitchell Weiss!
We are thrilled to welcome our newest Crisis and Referral/Victim Advocate volunteer, Mitchell. Mitchell Weiss (he/him) studies psychology at Seattle University and works part-time as a pharmacy technician. Outside of school and work, he enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his kitty, Jesper. Mitchell chose to volunteer with VSS because he believes everyone deserves a true sense of belonging…
Welcome our New Crisis and Referral Volunteer Advocate, Anabelle!
VSS is pleased to welcome Anabelle Martinez as our newest Crisis and Referral Volunteer Advocate. Anabelle is an undergraduate student at Seattle University, where she is majoring in Criminal Justice and Criminology. When she is home from school, she also serves as an individual provider for her grandparents, reflecting her commitment to supporting others both personally and professionally. Anabelle enjoys building LEGOs, walking and exercising,…
Welcome our New Crisis and Referral Advocate Volunteer, Sierra!
Please join us in welcoming Sierra to the Victim Support Services team! Sierra is a full-time master’s student at the University of Washington, specializing in Russian, Eastern European, and Central Asian Studies with a focus on Ukraine. When she’s not writing papers, you can often find her out on a hike or attempting to master crocheting (with mixed results!). She also has a passion for…
Welcome to the team, Amelia!
Victim Support Services is thrilled to welcome Amelia Bell, our new Community Support Coordinator, to the team! In her role, Amelia will be coordinating and facilitating workshops, support groups, and peer-to-peer activities that connect and uplift survivors through our Community Support Program. Amelia graduated in June 2025 from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Minor in Leadership Studies. During…
Exciting News – We’ve Received the JAG Grant… Again!
We’re thrilled to share that Victim Support Services has once again been awarded funding through the Washington Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Priority Area Funding! This continued support reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering healing, resilience, and community for those impacted by violent crime. Last year’s JAG funding allowed us to launch the Community Support Program in 2024—a vital initiative designed to meet the unique needs…
Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of Our Community
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to reflect on the amazing impact our volunteers make within our community. Without their selfless dedication and hard work, our programs simply would not be possible. Today, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each one of our volunteers. The Gift of Time Volunteering is about more than just fulfilling a duty;…