PRACTICAL SUPPORT
VSS Regional Services
In 2014-2015 VSS regional services saw a 50% increase in
client referrals, supporting 1156 victims of crime.
Both the Port Augusta and Whyalla Victim Support
Coordinators (VSC) are co-located with SAPOL. This model
was first piloted in 2010 in Port Augusta and was replicated in
Whyalla in 2015. It continues to be a great success, assisting
the VSC to develop strong relationships with SAPOL regional
Command, as well as Officers on local patrol.
VSCs also operate in Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Berri,
Port Pirie and Port Lincoln.
Here we see Whyalla based VSC, Anthea, engaging with the
VSS legal team in Adelaide via videoconference.
Supporting Victims of Crime
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