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Types of Bullying & How to Stop It
Adults and children can experience many different types of bullying, and some levels of bullying are more straightforward to spot than others. It’s necessary to be aware of the different ways that someone you know could be affected by bullying, so you can prevent and...
What to Expect at a Criminal Trial
A victim is often asked to testify when a case against an alleged criminal defendant goes to court. The idea of testifying as a witness in criminal court can feel overwhelming or frightening to some survivors of violent crime. Everyone responds to publicly sharing...
Safety Tips & Risk Reduction for Identity Theft
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 10% of people in the U.S. over the age of 15 have been the victims of identity theft in the previous 12-month period. If you’ve recently discovered that you are the victim of identity theft, you are not alone. While it’s...
Recovering from Abuse and Tragedy
If you have experienced abuse or another tragic event that left you feeling helpless and out of control, then you may have been traumatized. Psychological trauma can leave you struggling with emotions, upsetting memories, and anxiety that will not easily go away. When...
Helping a Child Exposed to Violence
Exposure to violence is difficult to deal with at any age but is especially devastating for children. On top of that, young victims don’t always have access to the proper resources to help them process and move forward after violence touches their lives. Whether you...
Guidelines for Witnesses
There are ten basic guidelines for a witness to follow when testifying in court.
Crime Victims: Where to Start
If you are a victim of crime, then you may have to cope with challenges that you never expected to face. Although you may be injured or overwhelmed by fear and anger, you may not know what to do next or where to get help. Here are some of the first steps you should...
New Crime Victim Resources Website for Vanderburgh County Unveiled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA – September 12, 2018 – Community leaders in Vanderburgh County, IN, have collaborated to create an online resource for crime victims. The Vanderburgh County Crime Victim Resources (VCCVR) website is a collective source of...
Press Conference to be Held for New Vanderburgh County Crime Victim Resources
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Prosecutor, and EXTEND GROUP will unveil their community collaborative initiative, the Vanderburgh County Crime Victim Resources (VCCVR), at a community press conference on September 12, 2018.