NCJ Number
39050
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 54-55
Date Published
1977
Length
2 pages
Annotation
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PASADENA (CA) POLICE DEPARTMENT'S VICTIM ASSISTANCE TEAMS, WHICH PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND FOLLOW-UP ASSISTANCE TO ELDERLY CRIME VICTIMS AND NON-VICTIMS NEEDING ASSISTANCE.
Abstract
THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE TEAM (VAT) PROJECT IS AN OUTGROWTH OF THE PASADENA POLICE/COMMUNITY RESOURCE INVOLVEMENT COUNCIL EFFORT TO TRAIN ELDERLY CRIME VICTIMS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND CRIME PREVENTION TECHNIQUES. THE VAT, WHICH ORIGINALLY ASSISTED ONLY OF CRIME VICTIMS, WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL SENIOR CITIZENS. POLICE OFFICERS SERVE AS THE CENTRAL SOURCE OF REFFERAL TO THE VAT PROGRAM. AMONG THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEDICAL CARE, FOLLOW-UP CONTACTS TO CRIME VICTIMS, AND HOME CARE....DMC