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The Victims of Crime program was developed in August of 2006 in response to the growing number of victims of crime. The program aims to help individuals and/or families achieve emotional stability and pursue a productive life free from fear. The program serves adults, children, and families who suffer from domestic violence, abuse, hate crimes, or other forms of crime.
Goals
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Help victims heal from their victimization in a manner that empowers them and builds upon individual and family strengths -
Offer victims and their families solutions which include legal assessment, consultation, investigation, advocacy, and assistance with victim compensation -
Increase the level of awareness and services that are available for victims of crime -
Continue to cultivate a working relationship with the domestic violence prevention program in order to prevent additional incidences of domestic violence
Services
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Psychosocial assessment -
Psychological testing -
Individual, group, and family therapy -
Psychiatric services -
Crisis intervention (referral) -
Play therapy -
Parenting skills training -
Case management services -
Legal support and advocacy -
Community education on victimization issues
Target Group/ Client Base
Any victim of crime in the Southeastern Michigan area
Funding Source
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
Program Staff
Mona Makki, M.A. LLP, Program Supervisor/Therapist
Mariam Chraim LMSW, Therapist
Adam Atallah, MS, SW, Legal Advocate
All staff are licensed by the State of Michigan
Contact Person
mmakki@accesscommunity.org
(313) 216-2227
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