Town of Paradise Valley highlights victim advocate
Posted 4/26/24
In observance of this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 21–27, the Town Manager’s Weekly Update sent a reminder to the community that services are available to …
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Town of Paradise Valley highlights victim advocate
Courtesy Town Manager's Weekly Update
Melisa Dodge is the Town of Paradise Valley's part-time victim advocate who has over 15 years of combined work experience in various relevant areas.
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In observance of this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 21–27, the Town Manager’s Weekly Update sent a reminder to the community that services are available to victims of crimes in the Town of Paradise Valley.
The town employs a part-time victim advocate, Melisa Dodge, to support and assist victims, the newsletter stated. In her role, Dodge works with victims to refer them to services, explain and provide notices of the prosecution process and support them during court appearances.
She has over 15 years of combined work experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse, crisis management, victims’ rights, and providing direct services to victims of crime in law enforcement and prosecution.
She holds a Master of Science degree in psychology and is working on her Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling. Her passion for helping victims of crime is evident as she continues to develop the Victim Services department for the town.
If you or anyone you know requires assistance due to being the victim of a crime, call Dodge at 480-348-3607 or email mdodge@paradisevalleyaz.gov.
