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West Valley victim advocates report service demand and warn of grant reductions
Summary
Victim services staff said the six-person West Valley advocacy team has assisted more than 1,000 people this year but were notified of significant grant reductions that could affect emergency financial assistance and other services.
Natalie Martinez Purdy, a victim advocate with West Valley City, updated the council on the city’s victim services team and warned that recent grant reductions threaten emergency financial assistance and other support.
Purdy said the team of six advocates assists victims across the city with court notifications and accompaniment, on-scene support, protective-order information,…
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