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🧡 Nova Scotia & Canada are expanding support for families of missing & murdered Indigenous people. More staff & funding will enhance culturally grounded outreach, healing & justice.

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#MMIWG2S #IndigenousJustice #NovaScotia #VictimServices #MiKmaq
Supporting Families of Missing, Murdered Indigenous People
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July 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Rally for #Connecticut #Nonprofit providers! #mentalhealth #addiction #recovery #IDD #victimservices #advocates #homelessness #substanceabuse #socialservices #budget #equity #livingwage
May 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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What an incredible honour to attend the grand opening of the Durham Child and Youth Advocacy Centre! This new facility is a true beacon of hope, healing, and protection for our community’s children and youth—the most vulnerable members of our society.

#Community #ChildProtection #VictimServices
September 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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At my #victimservices job, we had a staff meeting on Monday where we discussed what to do if an ICE agent with a warrant comes asking about undocumented clients.
#thistimelinesucks
January 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
victimresearch.bsky.social
Hope fuels healing. Join CVR’s free webinar on March 12 to explore the science of hope with Dr. Chan Hellman. 📅 3/12 | 2 PM ET 🔗 Register: victimresearch.org/event/the-sc... #CenterForVictimResearch #ScienceOfHope #VictimServices #HopeResearch
February 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Macomb County residents are sounding the alarm as unsigned grant certifications threaten vital funding for victim services, risking the very help that countless individuals rely on.

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#MacombCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #GrantFunding #VictimServices #CivicAccountability
Residents and prosecutor urge Macomb County to resolve unsigned grant certifications
Residents, prosecutors and victims advocates told the Macomb County Board of Commissioners they are losing grant-funded victim services because the county executive has not signed certification forms; the prosecutor urged the board to uphold legal requirements so federal grants can proceed.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOESNT DISCRIMINATE...... @victimservices @jezzabeauc.bsky.social @domesticviolence18.bsky.social @northyorkgeneral.bsky.social
April 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Funding for victim services in Washington is facing a crisis as federal VOCA grants plummet, putting countless lives at risk.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #FundingStability #VictimServices #CivicAccountability
State and national experts warn of VOCA decline and urge permanent funding to protect victim services
State and national victim-services leaders told the committee federal VOCA funding has plunged and warned that without stable state support the victim-services network—including child advocacy centers and local nonprofits—faces program cuts and service instability.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Jeanne volunteers because she wants victims to feel comfort and safety in their most dire time of need.

We are looking for engaged community members of all ages to join our Victim Assistance Unit as a Volunteer Victim Advocate.

Learn more and apply today at www.Lakewood.org/VictimServices
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
victimresearch.bsky.social
iMPRoVE measures outcomes and service quality for all types of victim and survivor services. Learn more about this free tool at www.improve-tool.org.

#VictimServices #OutcomeData #iMPRoVE
April 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
lakewood.org
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?

Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Want to measure the impact of your victim services? Starting today at 3 PM ET the iMPRoVE webinar is your chance to learn how this free tool helps providers collect data-driven insights from survivors. Join here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices
March 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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14 days to STOP HIM— serve less than 1/3 of his sentence write to: victimservices@cdcr.ca.gov

Parole of CA Dept. of Corr. CDCR NO: H77282 INMATE: JTRobertson: June 25th
Stalks, ambushes, blindfolds, binds, gags, rapes at knifepoint. Violent porn & pleasures in the suffering of girls. Deny parole.
June 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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#victimservices #nonprofitadvocacy #federalgrants #survivorsupport | National Organization for Victim Advocacy NOVA
Survivors are counting on us and we have until July 13 to act. Most victim services programs rely on federal funding to operate. A sudden grant freeze or termination doesn't just disrupt budgets. It ...
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June 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Vermont's victim services are facing a $2.4 million deficit as federal funding declines, sparking urgent calls for sustainable solutions.

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#VT #CommunitySupport #VictimServices #VermontVictims #FundingChallenges #CitizenPortal
Vermont officials seek solutions amid declining federal funds for victim services
Vermont leaders discuss funding challenges and the need for enhanced victim service administration.
citizenportal.ai
February 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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I'm proud of being part of the team that made this happen. (I did QA for it) #victimservices #InyourshoesVR
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In Your Shoes VR
In Canada, 24% of human trafficking reports involve minors. Human traffickers don’t fit stereotypes and are hard to spot. So, working closely with survivors,...
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April 22, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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Minnesota lawmakers have secured vital funding to protect crime victims and enhance law enforcement training, addressing pressing issues like human trafficking and public safety.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HumanTrafficking #MinnesotaCrimeVictims #VictimServices
Minnesota committee backs funding for crime victim advocacy and human trafficking penalties
Lawmakers approve funding and key provisions for crime victims and human trafficking penalties.
citizenportal.ai
May 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spoke with SCJ Dean Nancy La Vigne about victim witness specialists helping gun violence survivors navigate a complex criminal justice system. Read it here: www.jsonline.com/story/news/c... #VictimServices #GunViolence #CriminalJustice #VictimAdvocacy
These women help victims get answers in a complex police system
The aim of the new staff is to keep in regular communication with shooting victims and their families.
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June 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Napa Solano Sainsart reveals the urgent need for enhanced mental health services to support victims of violence, emphasizing the crucial role of the Solano Trauma Recovery Center in their recovery journey.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthSupport #VictimServices
Napa Solano Sainsart expands mental health services for violence victims in Solano County
Sainsart addresses increased mental health service needs following violent crime in Solano County.
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July 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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A heated debate in the South Dakota House reveals the struggle between immediate needs and long-term fiscal strategies, as lawmakers grapple with a $53M budget allocation that could redefine the state's future.

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#SD #EconomicDevelopment #VictimServices #SouthDakotaLegislature
South Dakota lawmakers debate $53M debt payment and unclaimed property fund changes
Legislators discuss House Bill 10 46's impact on state budget and economic development funds.
citizenportal.ai
March 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Prosecutor Bruce Ackerman reveals a staggering $16.9 million in child-support collections while sounding the alarm on critical funding cuts for vital victim services.

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#VermillionCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #VictimServices #VermillionCountyChildSupport #ChildSupportRecovery
Prosecutor reports strong child-support collections, warns of VOCA cuts
Prosecutor Bruce Ackerman told commissioners his office's non-tax grants sustain victim services and pretrial programs; he highlighted child-support collections (cumulative total cited at $16,936,618 since 2016) and noted VOCA victim-assistance funding is being cut, potentially affecting service providers.
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September 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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CSU's Criminal Justice and Victimization Institute is revolutionizing community partnerships by bridging the gap between academic research and local needs in criminal justice.

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#LarimerCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #ResearchInnovation #VictimServices
CSU's Criminal Justice and Victimization Institute to coordinate research and community partnerships
Dr. Tara Opsal described CJVI's role in connecting CSU faculty, students and community practitioners for research, program evaluation, internships and statewide technical assistance to support pretrial and community corrections work in Larimer County and beyond.
citizenportal.ai
September 1, 2026 at 9:40 AM
lakewood.org
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?

Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
Promotional graphic for Lakewood Police Department Victim Assistance, announcing that training for volunteer victim advocates starts soon. Features contact information and a summary of services provided, including on-call support and explanation of the criminal justice process.
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM