“We’re not trying to duplicate the services of what the victim advocates are doing at the state’s attorney’s office. We’re trying to take some of the work off them by offering other options,” Ryan said. The victims’ advocates at the prosecutors office mostly work with victims of domestic and sexual violence. The police department is likely to refer victims of vandalism or burglary, Ryan said, but she said she hopes Voice and Choice can also help victims of hate crimes and bullying at local schools and colleges. Read More
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The Center for Crime Victim Services is pleased to share the following job posting for Victim Liaison on behalf of the Rutland Community Justice Center. Read More
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December 4, 2018 | Vermont Edition, VPR Nina Keck “Cops aren’t social workers. We do our best, but I’m really looking for those professionals that come from a human service background, to really work with victims to be sort of a navigator into services,” said Commander Matthew Prouty with the Rutland City Police Department. Read More
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November 12, 2018 | Rutland Herald Patrick McArdle Rutland, VT Responding to a problem that many rarely see, the city will soon be hiring someone to help police respond to cases of human trafficking. Matt Prouty, of the Rutland City Police Department, announced the new staff member at last… Read More
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October 31, 2018 | Commons News Olga Peters Brattleboro, VT Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services launches its listening tour in Brattleboro BRATTLEBORO—People representing multiple agencies and nonprofits focused on criminal justice and survivor advocacy rearranged the chairs in the Brattleboro Union High School’s classroom Oct. Read More
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October 11, 2018 | Commons News Brattleboro, VT BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services is hosting a series of listening forums around Vermont this fall to give victims and survivors of crime, including business owners and family members, a chance to speak out about their experiences… Read More
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October 13, 2018 | ABC22, MyChamplainValley.com "Whether you're a professional or a friend or family member, how you respond in that moment is absolutely critical for how that victim is going to survive and thrive," said Dr. Kimberly Lonsway, Research Director at End Violence Against Women International. "Take a deep breath, start by believing and then just be willing to listen and offer whatever help they need. They need options, not our opinions." Read More
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The Center for Crime Victim Services (CCVS) is hosting a series of forums around Vermont to provide an opportunity for all victims and survivors of crime, including business owners and family members, to share their experiences in the criminal justice system. Our goal is to ensure Vermont's system is fair, accountable, and responsive to victim needs. Local stakeholders and service providers will be on hand to listen and provide support. We are here to help in any way we can. These events are free and open to the public. Read More
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October 12, 2018 | NBC5 Police, lawyers and victims advocates got special training Friday on how to better investigate sexual assault cases. "We know how to investigate these cases," said Kim Lonsway, research director for End Violence Against Women. But the trouble with investigating sexual assault, according to Lonsway, is that victims may feel they won't be believed. Read More
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October 4, 2018 | VTDigger The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services (CCVS) is proud to welcome Dr. Kimberly Lonsway to Vermont on October 12, 2018 for a statewide training on best practices for working with sexual assault survivors. Over 75 Vermont law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim advocates, and allied professionals are expected to attend the day-long training at The Ponds at Bolton Valley in Bolton, Vermont. Read More
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