Van Buren County Victim Services Unit

Van Buren County Victim Services Unit VSU is dedicated to helping victims, survivors and their loved ones through a crisis. VSU plays a vital role in assisting victims through the trauma.

The Van Buren County Victim Services Unit is a trained volunteer group under the direction of the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, the Michigan Sheriff's Association and the Coordination of Tara Bugg and David Hagan. Dedicated to helping victims, survivors and their loved ones work through a crisis or crime, they are the helping hands of the police, fire and medical personnel. The Victim Service

s Unit frees authorities to do their job without leaving victims alone or feeling ignored. The objective of the unit is to assist and their efforts are focused on avoiding further victimization. The unit is designed to comfort and help victims immediately after an incident by providing short-term crisis intervention. Having no personal reference for traumatic events, most victims feel lost and in need of guidance. They can offer answers to such common questions as what happens next, funeral preparations, why an autopsy is needed, why a crime scene takes so long to process and who will guide them through the court system. Referrals can also be made to appropriate agencies and services within the community. On scene, the Victim Services Unit plays a vital role by lending support and assisting victims and witnesses through the initial shock of trauma. The Unit can separate victims from the scene of an investigation while maintaining a link to officers for the victim's questions and concerns. At a secondary site, they can stay after officers leave, working to pull a support system of close friends, family or church personnel into place.

Come out and support VSU!
09/03/2026

Come out and support VSU!

07/23/2026

Come on out this week and meet VSU at the Van Buren County fairgrounds. We would love to see you and tell you all about what we do for Van Buren County!

06/10/2026

Put on your walking shoes and Join Us! 🫶

06/10/2026

We hope to see you there!! 🫶

11/09/2025

We can help you navigate through the holidays and your grief. Call us today to RSVP 269.983.2707.

11/09/2025

In November, survivors of su***de loss come together at healing conferences in their communities and online for support and guidance. If you have lost someone to su***de, this conference is for you. You’ll get to hear from other survivors about how they cope. This will include opportunities to share about your person in a supportive setting. Please RSVP to 269.983.2707 prior to attending.
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Address

205 South Kalamazoo Street
Paw Paw, MI
49079

Telephone

+12696573101

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