Victim Advocate reports 83 forensic interviews in six months; semiannual caseload reported
Cheryl Bergen, Box Elder County victim advocate, told the commission the office assisted roughly 340 victims July–September and 310 victims October–December and conducted 83 forensic interviews in the last six months; commissioners praised the program and discussed outreach and training efforts with local law enforcement and New Hope Crisis Center.
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Cheryl Bergen delivered the semiannual update for the county's victim advocate services, reporting case counts and program activities. Bergen said the office reported approximately 340 victims in the July–September quarter and about 310 victims in October–December, and that advocates conducted 83 forensic interviews in the past six months.
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