×

Victim Services Unit seeks volunteers

MENOMINEE – Menominee County Victim Services Unit is accepting applications to become part of the group. The Victim Services Unit (VSU) is an all volunteer group of advocates dedicated to helping victims survive a crisis or crime against them.

“The VSU specializes in “Short Term Crisis Intervention.” They are the “helping hands” of the police, fire and medical personnel. They free the departments up to do their jobs without leaving the victim alone. Our objective is to avoid further victimization,” the group stated in a press release.

VSU volunteers offer answers to such common questions as what happens next, funeral preparations, why a crime scene takes so long to process, and who will guide them through the court system. Referrals can also be mad to appropriate agencies and services within the community.

On scene, VSU plays a vital role by lending support and assisting victims and witnesses throughout the initial shock of trauma. Advocates can separate victims from the scene of investigation while maintaining the link to officers for victim’s questions and concerns.

At a secondary site, when safe, they can stay after the officer leaves, working to pull a support system of available resources, close friends, family or church personnel into place.

For an application, go the the Menominee County Sheriff Department website at www.menomineecounty.com, chose Sheriff Department then Victims Service Unit on the bottom of the page.

For questions or comments contact Sheriff Kenny Marks at (906) 863-4441 or Unit Coordinator Carrie Graves at (906)863-4441 or (800)236-0242.

NEWSLETTER

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox

I'm interested in (please check all that apply)
Are you a paying subscriber to the newspaper? *
   

Starting at $4.62/week.

Subscribe Today