Gene L. Wriggelsworth, Sheriff
Victim Advocate Unit
Victim Advocate Unit Staff
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The Victim Advocate Unit was formed in 1993 when Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth recognized a need for assistance to his deputies when responding to a victim at the scene of a crime or serious incident. After volunteers complete a 40 hour training program sponsored by the Michigan Sheriff Association, they may be requested by officers to act as liaisons for victims and their families, who have experienced a traumatic event. Victim Advocates assist affected individuals in finding the resources they need to help them through difficult times by volunteering to:
- Make phone calls
- Provide transportation to and from hospitals
- Issue counseling referrals
- Offer follow-up support
Members are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week to respond to:
- Homicides
- Suicides
- Fatal traffic accidents
- Serious personal injury accidents
- Domestic assaults
- All other traumatic events
For further information, please contact Sergeant Andrina Donaldson at 517-676-8437.
