Victim Advocate reports hundreds served; 83 forensic interviews in six months
Cheryl Bergen said the Box Elder County Victim Advocate Services assisted roughly 340 victims July–Sept. and 310 victims Oct.–Dec., and that advocates conducted 83 forensic interviews during the past six months.
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Cheryl Bergen delivered the semi‑annual update for the county's Victim Advocate Services, reporting case counts and describing services. She told commissioners: "July through September, 340 victims" and "October through December, 310 victims" were assisted, and said advocates work to ensure victims know their rights and are informed about plea offers and case status. Bergen also reported she conducted 83 forensic interviews in the last six months.
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