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The 17 new volunteers that joined the Alberton SAPS Victim Support Center have completed their training, bringing the total to over 40 volunteers for the Alberton area.
THE 17 new volunteers who joined the Alberton SAPS Victim Support Centre have completed their training, bringing the total to over 40 volunteers for the Alberton area.
The volunteers completed three months of practical training as well as attending content-specific workshops.
The role of the volunteer at the scene is to provide emotional and practical support for the victims, and also to advise victims of their rights and inform them of the processes that will occur following the incident.
Victims of crime who feel they need further support or counselling (free of charge) can contact Alberton SAPS Victim Support on 083 923 1967 to make an appointment.
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