| The
Victim Assistance Program provides victims with support, assistance
and crisis intervention at a time when it is most needed. The initial shock following a crime ,
sudden death or other trauma is harsh and painful for those involved. On a scene, the patrol
officers act with compassion and sympathy, but their primary responsibility is related to law
enforcement such as crime scene investigation and filling out police reports. The Victim
Advocates solely focus their attention on the victims. Their primary purpose is to help
the victim and family members cope with the crisis at hand. The Victim Assistance program is staffed
by dedicated and highly-trained advocates who are on-call 24 hours a day and seven days a week,
to respond immediately to the scene of a crime, accident or victim's home at the request of a
police officer. |
