Local presenter urges county to centralize victims resources and low-cost referrals

Sep 2, 2026

A citizen recommended the county add a single "start here" victims resources page, wallet-sized referral cards with a QR code, and a short working group to map gaps—steps described as low-cost ways to strengthen existing victim services.

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A citizen presenter asked the court to strengthen existing victims advocacy by better connecting resources rather than creating a new county position. He proposed a single, permanent "start here" page on the county website listing emergency contacts, a victims-assistant coordinator contact, protective-order information, shelters, counseling, and a QR-backed wallet card with emergency contact information.

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