by Melissa Collins | Dec 20, 2020 | Blogs, General Guidelines, Identity Theft, Fraud and Economic Crime
Credit card fraud is a devastating crime that makes victims feel violated on many fronts and can take years to rectify. Unfortunately, the first quarter of 2020 experienced a marked increase in credit card fraud occurrences, 161.7 percent increase compared to the same... read more
by Melissa Collins | Jul 14, 2020 | Blogs, General Guidelines
If your friend or family member has been a victim of crime, you may wonder how you can help. For many people, understanding what a victim is going through is very difficult if you have not been a victim of a crime yourself. However, you can still take steps to let... read more
by Melissa Collins | Apr 29, 2020 | Blogs, Crime Reporting, General Guidelines
The moments following a crime are chaotic and surreal. The victim may be in shock or paralyzed with fear. Anxiety may have taken over, making it hard to think clearly. But it’s those moments right after a crime occurs that are some of the most crucial, especially for... read more
by Melissa Collins | Jul 24, 2019 | Blogs, Bullying, General Guidelines, Tips
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... read more
by Melissa Collins | Jul 9, 2019 | Blogs, General Guidelines
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... read more
by Melissa Collins | Jun 17, 2019 | General Guidelines, Mental Health & Counseling, Support Groups
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... read more
