Crime Victims Advocate

To Talk To A Midvale Crime Victim Advocate Call 801-256-2505

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE

1-800-799-7233

1-800-787-3224 TDD

24-hour-a-day hotline staffed by trained counselors ready to provide immediate crisis intervention assistance to those in need. Callers can be connected directly to help in their communities, including emergency services and shelters as well as receive information and referrals, counseling and assistance in reporting abuse. This is a vital lifeline to anyone - man, woman or child - who is a survivor of domestic violence, or who suspects that someone they know may be the victim of abuse. Calls to the hotline are confidential, and callers may remain anonymous if they wish.

Related Links

Utah Domestic Violence Advocacy http://www.udvac.st.ut.us
The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF)

Our Crime Victims Advocates can always use donations of blankets, and toys. If you have items that you can donate, please contact us.

CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM

The Crime Victim Advocate program was developed for the purpose of responding to the immediate needs of crime victims. It is the intent of the program that with the support and assistance of a victim advocate, the severity of emotional and psychological trauma a person experiences may be reduced. It is also the hope that victims who work with an advocate and are provided with support and encouragement would be more likely to participate in the criminal justice process to prosecute offenders.

The Midvale Victim Advocate Program has Volunteer Victim Advocates and a Mobile Crisis Response Team. The mobile team was developed for the purpose of responding directly to the scene of a crime to provide assistance to victims.

Some of the services provided by advocates include crisis intervention, information and referrals for community resources, information and support regarding the criminal justice process, referrals for local counseling and educational programs, assistance in obtaining Protective Orders, emotional support and assistance, etc.

In cases where the victim advocate is not called to the scene, officers provide victims with information on how to contact the victim advocate for assistance. The advocate also reviews the police reports taken on a daily basis and attempts to contact every victim to offer assistance.

The Crime Victim Advocate Program has proven to be a great benefit for the police department and community. Having victim advocates available to assist individuals in crisis is extremely important. It allows victims the opportunity to express their feelings and have the support they need to be able to get through the initial stages of crisis and become aware of community resources that are available to help.

If you would like to volunteer you can contact Midvale Police at 256-2500.