The Teller County Victim Advocate Program is a nonprofit, volunteer-based agency which provides services to victims of crime. The program serves all victimized persons regardless of age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability level, or national origin. The program is law enforcement based.





Victims may experience:
An initial period of shock or disbelief
Feelings of anger, fear, grief, guilt, or shame
A sense of helplessness
Confusion, numbness
Anxiety or nervousness





Information and Referral
Information and referrals to available community resources.
24-hour hotlines.
Translation services.
Legal assistance.
Child care.
Suicide Intervention.


Assistance with Emergency Services
Food, shelter, clothing, financial aid, crime scene clean-up.
Emergency transportation.
Medical and mental health needs.
Safe house.


Advocacy
Communication of needs to employers, landlords, service providers, the criminal justice system, creditors, and others.


Crisis Counseling
Short-term counseling sessions to offer support and explore options.
Debriefing sessions.


Support Groups
Emotional support and education on the trauma recovery phase.


Allied Professional Training


Crime Prevention Program
Community members are provided with crime prevention education to develop personal safety plans.


Legal Process Assistance
Assist with crime reporting, investigation, and court processes.
Accompany victim to court proceedings.
Obtain evidence disposition and restitution from DA's Office.
Keep victim appraised of case status.


Death Notifications
Short-term grief counseling.
Assistance with funeral preparations, family travel, and hotel accommodations.
Assist with obtaining legal, financial, and insurance documents.


Other Services
Assist with investigation.
Evaluate, monitor services and service providers.
All services are free, confidential, and provided by trained volunteers.





Monday through Friday -- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM -- contact the Victim Advocate through WPPD Dispatch, 687-9262.
After hours, weekends, and holidays, contact your local Dispatch for the On-Call Volunteer Advocate:
Cripple Creek -- 689-2655
Victor -- 689-2284
Woodland Park -- 687-9262
Teller County -- 687-9652
For problems, concerns, or to set up training or education sessions, contact the Program Coordinator, Teri Shecter, at 687-5230.




Links
Teller County Burial Sites
Colorado Coroners Association
Flower Icons Site
The Banner Generator
Gini's Over the Rainbow
Resource to locate the interments of friends and relatives
Teller County, Colorado



Health Information
News from the Coroner's Office
In Memorium-1999
In Memorium-2000
In Memorium-2001
In Memorium-2002
In Memorium-2003









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