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Common Reactions of Victims

  • Sleep disturbances (nightmares, fear of going to bed, wanting a light on, waking up during the night, fear of sleeping alone or over sleeping)
  • Loss of appetite or overeating
  • Anger, rage
  • Irritability, crankiness, short-tempered behavior
  • Needing more reassurance than usual, clinging to friends and family
  • Fear
  • Need to talk about the crime over and over or not wanting to talk about it.

REMEMBER, your children will respond in much the same way as adults do.

Prosecuting Attorney: Tony Golik
Chief Deputy Prosecutor: John Fairgrieve

Street Address: 1013 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660-5000
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666
Main phone: (360) 397-2261 | FAX: (360) 397-2230
Telecommunications Relay Service: (800) 833-6388, then call (360) 397-2445
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Responsible Elected Official: Tony Golik

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