To provide short term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime and tragic circumstances.

Goals and Objectives:

• Lessen the trauma of being victimized
• Help a person regain personal control
• Assist a person until their community or natural support network arrives
• Identify options/choices and guidance/direction
• Assist police and other emergency service responders so they are able to attend other crisis sooner

Services Offered

Emotional Support

• Opportunity to vent and have feelings validated
• Validate emotions and reactions
• Help cope with the impact of a traumatic event
• Reassuring the victim that he/she is not alone

Practical Assistance

• On scene support
• Transportation
• Accompaniment
• Safety planning
• Clothing/Hygiene kit/ food/phone calls and more.

Information and Referrals

• Provide written materials, including pamphlets or brochures, and encourage/assist victims to connect with appropriate community agencies for additional support.