http://supportvictims.org/blog Information for and about victims of crime and violence Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:33:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many victims are catipulted by the media to celebrity status.  Journalists and reporters fully invade their privacy:  following them, harassing family members, showing their homes and worksites on television and internet.  I realize that some victimizations, by rarity or special circumstance, require sharing a higher level of detail. But a majority of victims find themselves in ... http://supportvictims.org/blog/2008/06/23/invading-victims-privacy/ Last week the St. Louis community learned of the tragic death of "Good Samaritan" Roger Kruetz, the man who tried to stop theives from stealing a tip jar from a local Starbucks.  There have been many blogs and discussions about this incident, including asking, "would you have tried to stop him?"  Many people say they would, and ... http://supportvictims.org/blog/2008/03/11/remembering-the-good-samaritan/ It is unfortunate that even more has to be done to protect children against unlawful predators and that registered ex-offenders who are successfully following the conditions of their release are now further punished.  That said, it is encouraging to see a City Council act so swiftly to protect their citizens as ... http://supportvictims.org/blog/2008/01/31/florissant-city-council-passes-ordinance-on-registered-offenders/ Welcome to CVAC's blog.  This blog is dedicated to discussion of all topics that affect crime victims, including the community as a victim.  If you need more information or immediate assistance, please call us 24-hours a day at (314) 652-3623. http://supportvictims.org/blog/2008/01/25/hello-world/