Van Buren County Prosecutor Victim Rights

04/30/2026

🌟 Join Us for Family Fun Night! 🌟

Our friends at Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center are excited to host an evening filled with laughter, games, and unforgettable memories — all in support of kids in Van Buren County!

📅 Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 5–8 p.m.
📍 The Backyard in Kalamazoo

🎉 Event Highlights:
• Exciting games & activities
• Pizza & refreshments
• Fun for all ages
• Family discounts available

Bring the whole family and enjoy a night out for a great cause!

🎟️ For more details and ticket information, visit:
www.safeharborcac.org/events

We hope to see you there! 💛

04/30/2026

Today is Denim Day 💙

A day to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and to challenge the harmful mindset of victim blaming. What someone wears is never an invitation or excuse.

The Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office stands with victims and remains committed to seeking justice, supporting survivors, and holding offenders accountable.

01/09/2026

Thank you to the women and men who are called to protect and serve. We appreciate you everyday, but especially today.

💙🖤💙

12/23/2025

✨Happy birthday to our Victim Advocate, Heather Fisk! ✨

Heather is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and friendly advocates you will ever meet. She brings fun and excitement to the office, and is always uplifting. She is a huge asset to our team and we are so grateful for the hard work she does. We could not do it without her!

💐🎀⭐️

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays!

The Van Buren County Victim Rights Office will be closed for the holidays this week Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday December 25th. And next week Wednesday December 31st and Thursday January 1st.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

- Maggie & Heather

11/26/2025

*** CANCELLED ***

🎅✨ Get Ready for Some Holiday Cheer! ✨🎅

The DVC presents:

🎄 Santa Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt 🎄
📅 Saturday, December 23, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Check-in at Paw Paw Brewery
780 S Gremps St, Paw Paw, MI

🎟️ Entry Fee:
💻 $10 online | 🚪 $15 at the door
🎁 Includes entry into our door prize raffle!

🎅 BONUS:
Wear your best Christmas attire and get an extra raffle ticket!
💰 50/50 Raffle available
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun for all ages!

Come out, support our friends at the Domestic Violence Coalition, and make some merry memories! 🍻🔍🎉

11/24/2025

🦃🍁 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure Notice 🍁🦃

The Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office and the Victim Rights Unit will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1.
From all of us to you — we wish you a safe, peaceful, and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

Thank you for allowing us to serve our community.

11/21/2025

🎉 Congratulations and Welcome, Kate Hughes! 🎉

We are proud to welcome Kate Hughes as the newest Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office, serving in our South Haven office.

On Wednesday, Kate took the attorney’s oath and officially began her service in our county. She brings valuable experience from her previous legal work in Oklahoma and Arkansas, and we are thrilled to have her join our team.

Kate has a strong passion for helping children and a deep commitment to victim-centered justice. Her dedication and compassion make her a tremendous asset to our office and the community we serve.

Please join us in congratulating Kate on this exciting new chapter — we’re so glad she’s here!

11/14/2025

Supporting Our Veterans in Van Buren County

Did you know Van Buren County offers a wide range of veteran services to support those who have served our country?

Whether you're looking for help with:
• 🏥 VA Health Care Enrollment
• 💰 Disability Compensation
• ⚰️ Burial Benefits
• 🏡 Home Loan Guarantee Certificates
• 💻 TeleHealth & VA Appeals via Zoom
• 📚 Survivors/Dependents’ Benefits
• ⚖️ Michigan Laws for Disabled Veterans
• 💸 Emergency Relief Grants & Funds
…our Veterans Services team is here for you.

📍 Visit them at:
226 E Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Located in the Old Time Capsule Museum, their office is fully accessible and offers:
✅ A welcoming common area for networking
✅ A computer center for accessing VA.gov & MyHealthyVet
✅ Support from dedicated staff:
David Krzycki, Veterans Services Director
Dennis Urquhart & Michael Fossitt, Veterans Services Officers

These professionals are committed to expanding outreach and ensuring every veteran in Van Buren County receives the support they deserve.

📞 For more information, stop by or call to speak with a team member.

https://youtu.be/82NHioAqZmg

https://vanburencountymi.gov/departments/departments-offices/veterans-services/

Let’s continue to honor and support those who’ve served. ❤️🤍💙

Van Buren County MI Veterans Services

11/10/2025

Veterans Day Office Closure

In honor of Veterans Day, our office will be closed on Monday, November 11.
We take this time to recognize and thank all who have served and continue to serve our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice are deeply appreciated. 💙❤️🤍

We will resume normal business hours on the following business day.