Denver’s Victim Services Network
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Victims of crime face enough challenges when they are thrust into the criminal justice system. Denver DA Mitch Morrissey understands and believes help and resources should be easy to access. The DA’s Office has helped create and sustain the Victim Services Network. Director Michelle Adams is our guest on Dialogue: Denver DA.
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There are more than 50 different service providers connected through the Victim Services Network
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Property crime makes up the highest percentage of crime against seniors
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Teens and young adults experience the highest rates of violent crime
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Property crime makes up the highest percentage of crime against seniors
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The Victim Services Network began as a grant-funded project in 1997 to streamline services to victims in Denver.
Denver’s Burglary DNA Project (using DNA to solve property crimes) helped save Denver an estimated:
A. $500,000 B. $5 million C. $25 million
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C. $25 million The project took 95 serial burglars off the streets, saving millions of dollars in losses and law enforcement time.