Posts Tagged ‘Advocacy’
Turning the Page: How Grief and VSS Changed my Life
The salty waters of Bellingham Bay in Western Washington glinted like diamonds in the sunlight as I stood in a circle with roughly 20 strangers. Some of us had tears…
Read MorePet of the Quarter
Written by: Melissa Isenhart, Victim Services CoordinatorWhatcom, Skagit & Island County; Court Facility Dog – All Regions Allegra is a fitting name, as Alegre in Spanish means “happy.” Allegra is…
Read MoreEmployee of the Quarter
VSS is proud to announce that Kaili Brown, Victim Services Coordinator for King County, has been voted in by her peers as Employee of the Quarter for October 1 –…
Read MoreBefore You Ring in the New Year…
2021 proved to be a trying time for VSS and victim services across the country. However, we here at VSS believe that there is still some time left to try…
Read MoreNovember 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Written By: Melissa Isenhart, Victim Services Coordinator, K-9 Unit November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Although great strides have been made to address…
Read MoreUpdate to VSS Programs and Services Due to Drastic Budget Cuts
Huge funding cuts have affected victim services agencies across the country that support crime survivors and victims, and Victim Support Services (VSS) is no exception. The funding cut is due…
Read MoreToday is National Boss’s Day!
Boss’s Day is a day for employees to thank their bosses for being kind and fair throughout the year, and acknowledge all that they do. Here at Victim Support Services we…
Read MoreNational Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month – a time for communities to get involved and take a stand against bullying. In that spirit, this month, we want to bring awareness…
Read MoreEmotional 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…
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