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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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