The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Crime Victim Rights Unit recently hosted “Options, Services, and Hope for Crime Survivors” to provide support and resources to crime victims.
The program began with Crime Victim Rights Advocate Tracee Anderson leading a panel discussion on ways in which victims can be aided and supported throughout the criminal justice system.
Panelists included Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia and Sterling Heights District Court Judge Annemarie Lepore along with Brenda Domagalski from Turning Point, Nichole King from Care House, a sheriff’s deputy, crime victim advocate and several assistant prosecuting attorneys.
Meanwhile, Nicole Beverly spoke about her experience as a crime victim and gave away her book, “Finding Nicole: A True Story of Love, Loss, Betrayal, Fear and Hope” for free to crime victims.
“We still have a lot of work to do to protect victims of crimes,” she said. “I hope that the legislature and judges and others with the power to create change will help us do so.”
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office offers services to crime victims and their families through the Crime Victims Rights Unit.
The unit consists of Crime Victim Advocates who are professionally trained to provide support and assistance to victims through the criminal justice system.
The Crime Victims Rights Unit provides aid, including guidance on filing for Michigan Crime Victims Compensation, referrals to community resources, updates on case progress, assistance with Victim Impact Statements and help with understanding restitution procedures.
Prosecutor Peter Lucido said victims can text “Victim” to (586) 250-4090 to receive immediate assistance, including a link to request rights online.
The program began with Crime Victim Rights Advocate Tracee Anderson leading a panel discussion on ways in which victims can be aided and supported throughout the criminal justice system.
Panelists included Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia and Sterling Heights District Court Judge Annemarie Lepore along with Brenda Domagalski from Turning Point, Nichole King from Care House, a sheriff’s deputy, crime victim advocate and several assistant prosecuting attorneys.
Meanwhile, Nicole Beverly spoke about her experience as a crime victim and gave away her book, “Finding Nicole: A True Story of Love, Loss, Betrayal, Fear and Hope” for free to crime victims.
“We still have a lot of work to do to protect victims of crimes,” she said. “I hope that the legislature and judges and others with the power to create change will help us do so.”
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office offers services to crime victims and their families through the Crime Victims Rights Unit.
The unit consists of Crime Victim Advocates who are professionally trained to provide support and assistance to victims through the criminal justice system.
The Crime Victims Rights Unit provides aid, including guidance on filing for Michigan Crime Victims Compensation, referrals to community resources, updates on case progress, assistance with Victim Impact Statements and help with understanding restitution procedures.
Prosecutor Peter Lucido said victims can text “Victim” to (586) 250-4090 to receive immediate assistance, including a link to request rights online.
