INTERNSHIP
Mission: To enhance the response of law enforcement, TCSO Victim Services provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and access to resources that reduce the impact of trauma on individuals and the community.
Working with Victim Services: I am currently interning with the Travis County Sheriff's Office Victim Service Unit; where I assist with victims, witness and survivors who have been affected by crime or crisis circumstances. I help make contact with those who have been subjected a serious situation. I help them safety plan, give information about protective orders, and provide community resources. Hoping to enhance the ability to rebuild their lives. I currently work specifically with victims of family disturbances and provide assistance they find to be helpful. |
ORGANIZATION:
They thrive to help victims, witnesses, and survivors who have been affected by crime or crisis circumstances. Their goal is to reduce any impact of trauma they have experienced, as well as, enhance these individuals ability to rebuild their lives. Victim Services works closely with major crimes such as; sexual assaults, homicides, aggravated assault and robbery; family violence, and child abuse. They aim to provide services to victims of assault, family disturbances, vehicular crimes, burglaries and harassment. Victim Services is a part of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office; whose goals are to help the community through exemplary service. Both hope to accomplish the needs of the community. And to provide as many resources to those who have been affected by crime |