Whidbey Island roundtable program formed to help victims of violent crime
November 9, 2012 · Updated 2:47 PM
A new program, the Whidbey Island Victims of Violent Crime Roundtable, seeks to bring people together who have experienced violent crime.
The three-week series will provide resources to this group and allow for survivors of violence to meet others who have experienced a similar trauma to engage in peer support. In addition, the roundtable seeks input to help identify gaps in services — from the time of the incident through recovery stages — as a way of improving services to victims.
The first program will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Coupeville Community Bible Church at 502 Otis St. NE, Coupeville. The roundtable is not affiliated with any faith-based organization.
This program is coordinated by Jessica Drain, lead victim advocate for Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims based in Everett, with satellite offices throughout the Puget Sound region.
Individuals wishing to participate should call Drain for an intake process at 360-223-0958. Due to grant requirements, victims of domestic violence or sexual assault will be referred to CADA, Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse.
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