Empowering victims of tragedy
Tara Simmons is an investigative journalist with over 10 years of experience, having reported for the Evanston Review before joining the Evanston Current. She earned her degree in Political Science from the University of Chicago and has a keen interest in local policy and governance.
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Evanston’s Victim Services Team was honored by the City Council on its 50th anniversary Oct. 22. The team works 24 hours a day to provide care for victims of crimes or families impacted by sudden tragedy. Accepting the honor were, from left, Indira Perkins, human resources manager, and advocates Ariel Jackson and Kelli Nelson. “So many social service programs have started and stopped, but Victim Services has been a mainstay and has been a model,” Jackson said. “I’m thankful that I’m able to use my gifts and talents in this role to make sure that people on their worst day have someone to lean on.” (Photo by Richard Cahan.) Empowering victims of tragedy is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.