Kalispel Tribe Victim Assistance Services

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Kalispel Tribe Victim Assistance Services programs is committed to ending violence through empowerment, leadership, individual and systemic advocacy, education, and social change. We believe all persons should be treated with equality, dignity and fairness, and have the right to culturally sensitive services delivered with integrity and compassion to sustain safety and self-sufficiency for all victims, towards positive growth and development of the community as a whole.

Vision Statement

The Kalispel Tribe Victim Assistance Services programs envision a society that stands together to end violence, one that empowers individuals and promotes respect for the privacy, diversity, and dignity of all people.

Services

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault advocacy
Dating Violence and Stalking advocacy
Crime victim advocacy
Legal advocacy
Medical advocacy
Counseling services and information and referral
Community education and outreach
Support groups
Emergency assistance

CRIMES WE ASSIST WITH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Domestic violence
Sexual Assault
Impaired drivers
Child abuse/Neglect
Property Crime
Elder Abuse
Trafficking
Identity Theft
Burglary
Robbery
Arson
Fraud
Assault
Homicide
Death notification
Gang Violence
Hate/Bias Crimes
Kidnapped/Missing persons

All services are confidential and available to men, women, and children in Usk, Cusick, and Airway Heights, Washington.

Cusick Office

72 Camas Flat Rd.
Cusick, WA 99119

Phone: (509) 447-7155
Days: Monday-Thursday
Hours: 7am-5pm
(24/7 Helpline): (877) 700-7175

Airway Heights Office

100 N Hayford Rd (Behind Northern Quest Resort & Casino)
Airway Heights, WA 99001

Phone: (509) 789-7671
Days: Monday-Thursday
Hours: 7am-5pm
(24/7 Helpline): (877) 700-7175

Ione Community Center

208 Blackwell St.
Ione, WA. 99139

Phone: 509-447-7155
Days: Tuesdays
Hours: 8:30am–5pm
(24/7 Helpline): (877) 700-7175

Cheney Public Works Department

112 Anderson Rd.
Cheney, WA. 99004

Phone: 509-789-7671
Days: Thursdays
Hours: 7am–5pm
(24/7 Helpline): (877) 700-7175

Resources

VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES All Locations:

24-hour helpline: (877) 700-7175

Angie Brown - Manager
Ashley Carter - Assistant Manager
Angie Smith - Victim of Crime Counselor
Trevor Rusho - DV Prevention Specialist

Victim Assistance Services Cusick Office:

Phone: (509) 447-7155
Fax: (509) 447-7455

Leslie Graff – Data Analyst
Amanda Mazzi – Sexual Assault Advocate - Cusick & Ione
Breana Anderson - DV/SA Advocate

Victim Assistance Services Airway Heights Office:

Phone: (509) 789-7671
Fax: (509) 789-7672

Tarah Pagaling – Human Trafficking Advocate
Albert Goodwin - Human Trafficking Admin Assistant
Kimberly Gray – Sexual Assault Advocate
Debra Lane – VOC Legal Advocate
Melinda Locke - VOC Legal Advocate
Torey Walsh - VOC Legal Advocate

Crime Victims' rights

The Crime Victim's Bill of Rights provides that officers and employees of departments and agencies of the United States engaged in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of crime make their best efforts to see that victims of crime are accorded the following rights:

The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
The right to be reasonably protected from the accused offenders.
The right to be notified of court proceedings.
The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial.
The right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case.
The right to restitution.
The right to information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender.

Additional Information Contact

For additional information about services to victims and witnesses, please contact your local victim-witness coordinator: