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Utah County victim services reports 518 victims served in six months; staff cite federal VOCA cuts and plan volunteers and a service dog
Summary
Christiana Wagstaff told commissioners the county victim services program served 518 people in six months, with domestic violence the largest category; staff described partnerships, volunteer plans after VOCA cuts and fundraising for a psychiatric service dog named Remy.
Christiana Wagstaff, a victim services advocate with the Utah County Sheriff's Office, updated commissioners on the program—s first six months of operation and described services, partners and program goals.
"Our mission is to [be] committed to advocating for and supporting victims as they navigate the aftermath of crime," Wagstaff said, describing the program's scope: proactive information and referral from police reports, personal advocacy, transportation for forensic exams, assistance filing civil protective orders, court preparation and emotional support. She told the commission the program covers the Utah County Sheriff's Office…
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