Posts Tagged ‘crime’
CVSC 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 40-hournationally credentialed CORE Academy Training and qualified 12 new advocates to helpindividuals hurt or harmed by crime in WA state. We then got the ball…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Trauma Therapist
A Day in the Life of a Trauma Therapist By: Michelle Pauley, Mental Health Therapist, Victim Support Services When I tell people that I am a Trauma Therapist serving the students of a local high school that experienced a mass shooting, I usually hear something like “wow, that must be really hard”. While I like…
Read MoreCrime During the Holidays
Crime During the Holidays By: Brigitta Ellwein, Victim Services Coordinator, King County The holiday season is here and almost everyone likes to celebrate by getting into the holiday spirit. That often entails shopping, having family gatherings, and going to community events to see lights and maybe get a glimpse of Santa…
Read MoreGiveBig to Help Victims of Crime
We all hear about terrible tragedies every day on the news, but what they don’t show is the time and energy it takes victims of crime to pick up the pieces after these events. VSS understands that this can be a long arduous process, and we are here to help victims every step of the…
Read MoreVictims’ Rights Are Important
Every day we read, see and listen about the crime that is happening in our communities. For most people it is easy to dismiss the crime that has taken place because “I don’t live in that neighborhood”, “I don’t associate with those people”, or “I don’t engage in that behavior”. The sad truth is that…
Read MoreVictims' Rights Are Important
Every day we read, see and listen about the crime that is happening in our communities. For most people it is easy to dismiss the crime that has taken place because “I don’t live in that neighborhood”, “I don’t associate with those people”, or “I don’t engage in that behavior”. The sad truth is that…
Read MorePhysical 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 the belief if you experience trauma and suffer from any of these symptoms, you are weak. Maybe you have asked yourself the questions, why can’t…
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 are victim advocates within the community as well. Many times I have heard why does a victim need an advocate from the community if they…
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 bigger and better! Victim Support Services is thrilled to announce that Northwest comedic icon John Keister will appear, shall we say, “totally live” as our emcee and…
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 about their experience. From this, they are hoping to learn how victims’ thoughts, opinions and beliefs change over the next year especially the different ways…
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