Category: Blog

Mar 07

One Victim to Another: Joan Shirley Personal Experience

By Susan Lawrence in Blog

A note from Joan Shirley to you, as one victim to another. It was mentioned to me that some of our readers may not realize that even though I am now a certified victim advocate for the Resource Center, that I have also been a traumatized victim like most of you. So I decided that …

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Testimonials

Son of Victim

I do feel less hopeless knowing that at least you heard my voice, and that of my family. I really appreciate the service you and your organization are providing. You are an asset to our society.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2018-08-16T12:31:43-07:00

I do feel less hopeless knowing that at least you heard my voice, and that of my family. I really appreciate the service you and your organization are providing. You are an asset to our society.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/1241/

Mother of Victim

As I suffer the loss of my only child here in Virginia… thank you for talking with me, trying to get me to breathe, and feel this mess called grief. Thank you for the newsletters which help me and I share them with others.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:40:47-07:00

As I suffer the loss of my only child here in Virginia… thank you for talking with me, trying to get me to breathe, and feel this mess called grief. Thank you for the newsletters which help me and I share them with others.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/391/

Anonymous

Thanks for getting me into the group meetings and for letting me attend by telephone conference.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:20:54-07:00

Thanks for getting me into the group meetings and for letting me attend by telephone conference.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/395/

Anonymous

I have the utmost confidence that you can help me. Thanks very much for everything that you have done to date.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:15:23-07:00

I have the utmost confidence that you can help me. Thanks very much for everything that you have done to date.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/396/

Sister of Victim

Joan Shirley is truly a guiding angel! She has been a great resource, but most of all a GREAT LIFESAVER. She has been with us on our journey’s every step of the way. She navigates us through these dark tunnels because she herself knows what it is to walk in our shoes.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2018-06-13T11:01:30-07:00

Joan Shirley is truly a guiding angel! She has been a great resource, but most of all a GREAT LIFESAVER. She has been with us on our journey’s every step of the way. She navigates us through these dark tunnels because she herself knows what it is to walk in our shoes.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/1174/

Kerry Arquette – Denver PD Victim Advocate

It looks like the group is really growing in concept and outreach. I'm impressed.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:45:08-07:00

It looks like the group is really growing in concept and outreach. I'm impressed.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/390/

Mother of Victim

Thanks for being so prompt in getting back with me. You’ve been a real encourager. The information is so helpful. Your support is invaluable!

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:35:37-07:00

Thanks for being so prompt in getting back with me. You’ve been a real encourager. The information is so helpful. Your support is invaluable!

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/392/

Melissa Stone – Social Services, Bloomington, Indiana Police Department

Thank you for the information and for the work you do

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2021-09-07T21:30:54-07:00

Thank you for the information and for the work you do

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/melissa-stone-social-services-bloomington-indiana-police-department/

Francine Garcia – Victim Services, NM Corrections Dept.

I am thankful for the services that Joan and Pat provide to the victims in NM. I hear nothing but positive feedback about the work you all do.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:50:38-07:00

I am thankful for the services that Joan and Pat provide to the victims in NM. I hear nothing but positive feedback about the work you all do.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/389/

Bertrand R. Parnall, Attorney at Law

Thank you for the tireless and compassionate work you do on behalf of victims – and survivors – of crime. They need tremendous assistance in time of tragedy. Your role is crucial to their great need. Thank you.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T12:00:18-07:00

Thank you for the tireless and compassionate work you do on behalf of victims – and survivors – of crime. They need tremendous assistance in time of tragedy. Your role is crucial to their great need. Thank you.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/387/

Anonymous

The home visit saved my life… I couldn’t get into the office and you came to me – I was at the end of my rope.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:30:04-07:00

The home visit saved my life… I couldn’t get into the office and you came to me – I was at the end of my rope.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/393/

Grant Administrator

It was so great to see you in action doing what you do best. You offer such kind support and important information to the families that you serve.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2018-06-13T13:14:33-07:00

It was so great to see you in action doing what you do best. You offer such kind support and important information to the families that you serve.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/1179/

Anonymous

You provide a calm, safe place to cry and groups are so helpful.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:25:26-07:00

You provide a calm, safe place to cry and groups are so helpful.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/394/

Sister of Victim

Thank you for all that you do for us! Our families are in a much stronger place with you all in our lives. ❤️. Angels on earth.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2018-06-13T11:07:06-07:00

Thank you for all that you do for us! Our families are in a much stronger place with you all in our lives. ❤️. Angels on earth.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/1178/

Det. Ida Lopez – APD

Thank you for all that you have done for the TR family.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2014-03-25T11:55:36-07:00

Thank you for all that you have done for the TR family.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/388/

Mother of Victim

The light you placed there (on the grave site) will shine in my own heart as well as my daughter’s.

Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

2018-06-13T11:02:43-07:00

The light you placed there (on the grave site) will shine in my own heart as well as my daughter’s.

https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/testimonials/1175/

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