Posts Tagged ‘crime victims’
Physical Responses of Trauma; Is This Normal or Am I Crazy?
If you are a victim or survivor of crime, you are probably familiar with terms such as trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and so on. Many individuals also have…
Read MoreTaking Care of Yourself During the Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. When I start noticing signs of Christmas, that phrase is ever present in my thoughts. I suspect this is so because I…
Read MoreVSS Counseling Services Available
Victim Support Services is excited to announce, through a grant from Snohomish County United Way, that we are able to provide five free counseling services to victims of crime. If…
Read MoreKing County Food Drive – Thank You!
The Federal Detention Center, in Sea-Tac, graciously combined efforts with their staff and inmates to donate a whopping sixteen boxes of food for victims of crime in King County! Food…
Read MoreSystem-Based and Community Based Advocacy – The Need for Both
Many agencies around the country employ victim advocates within their own departments. Such agencies include police departments, prosecutor offices and Department of Corrections. Many victims are not aware that there…
Read MoreJohn Keister + The MV Skansonia + Great Auction Items
Last year we held our first ever “An Evening to Remember” auction event, and a fabulous time was had by all. This year’s auction is shaping up to be even…
Read MoreCrime Victim Survey Opportunity
Claremont Graduate University are looking for people who have recently experienced a violent crime (approximately within the last 4 months) to participate. They are interested in victims’ thoughts, opinions and beliefs…
Read MoreNational Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Last Wednesday, September 25th was National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. In 2007, Congress designated Sept. 25 as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Robert and Charlotte Hullinger,…
Read MoreVictim information and Notification Everyday
Victims of crime may find some comfort in knowing that the offender is behind bars. What happens when the offender is released, escapes, or is transferred? Many people mistakenly believe…
Read MoreTrue or False-How Much Do You Really Know About Identity Theft?
1. The elderly are more likely to fall victim to identity theft. False. People between the ages of 18-29 are more likely to experience identity theft. 9% of identity theft victims are…
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