The Federal Bureau of Investigation is updating its trauma notification training for crime victims and survivors.
PHOENIX — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is improving the way agents and first responders interact with crime victims and survivors. The updated version highlights cultural competencies, challenges and best practices for trauma notification, according to the FBI.
“Victim specialists are part of that and required to go through the training themselves alongside with the agents in order to do that. We canvass for volunteers that we thing would be a good fit. They go through the training and are making a commitment to be called upon should an incident arise," Maricela Savales, a victim specialist in the FBI Phoenix Division, said.This week marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week. “Victims are at the heart of the FBI's mission, and the Trauma Notification Training offers resources, support, and hope to anyone who needs it," FBI Director Christopher Wray said."We are proud to announce the launch of this training during National Crime Victims' Rights Week and its expanded availability—a call to action for everyone to help crime victims."app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like"Today in AZ" and"12 News" and our daily lifestyle program,"Arizona Midday"—onshowcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives.from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like"Today in AZ" and"12 News" and our daily lifestyle program,"Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. 12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
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