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Spanish Fork police advocate reports on VOCA grant services and survivor supports
Summary
Lexi, the city’s victim advocate, briefed council on services funded by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant: trauma‑informed interviewing, collaboration with police and prosecutors, comfort measures and donated hygiene and comfort kits. She described a case example showing long‑term assistance for a domestic violence survivor.
Lexi, Spanish Fork’s victim advocate, presented an update on services delivered under the city’s Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant and outlined the department’s trauma‑informed approach to supporting survivors.
Lexi said the program’s goals include minimizing retraumatization during interviews, coordinating with detectives and the city legal team, and making referrals to community resources for housing, legal needs and other…
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