ALBERTON – All 30 volunteers have received training from the department of safety and security and receive ongoing training in all areas of counselling and debriefing.
They have a Victim Support Centre which is a separate environment within the Alberton Police station as it is more conducive to providing support to the victim. The centre offers victim support 24/7 as well as support on scenes. Response time is approximately 20 minutes.
Alberton Victim support also has an HPCSA registered BLS Medic on the team to assist where medical assistance is required. So far in 2013, volunteers have interacted with over 900 community members, covering defusing, debriefing, counselling and follow up calls.
Alberton Victim Support team also participates regularly in community events to promote awareness within the area by giving out handouts; they also give talks within the community on drug awareness, domestic violence, rape and child abuse. The centre has been operating for eight years and has been ranked the best operating centre in the province.
Alberton Victim support team is a motivated, committed, trained and a well organized group of volunteers that strive together in making a difference. Victims of crime who feel they need further support or counselling can contact them for a free of charge session 083 923 1967 or 083 923 1978; to make an appointment.
