tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post6074074007956277293..comments2024-03-28T00:50:16.901-05:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: Suzanne McDanielMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-52724501955059008502012-05-28T13:03:24.518-05:002012-05-28T13:03:24.518-05:00Thank you gor pointing out it was Suzanne who star...Thank you gor pointing out it was Suzanne who started the VW program. I was appalled when I saw Lykos claim she started VW. Suzanne was the best. Victims had a real friend and advocate with Suzanne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-33626133365329759132012-05-28T01:59:39.363-05:002012-05-28T01:59:39.363-05:00Back in the "70's at the Harris County D....Back in the "70's at the Harris County D.A.'s Office, Suzanne McDaniel at the request and/or with the agreement of Carol Vance, and with the advice and support of Jim Larkin initiated the first Victim/Witness program in the state of Texas. I just mention that for those who didn't read the Chronicle article. It must come as a shock to those who have heard Pat Lykos take credit or imply that she started the Victim Assistance division at the Harris County D.A.'s Office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-18568209208582683052012-05-27T12:54:24.329-05:002012-05-27T12:54:24.329-05:00I knew Suzanne when I was with the office in the &...I knew Suzanne when I was with the office in the '80s. She was a really dedicated and overall just plain nice person. Taken from us much too soon.Sid Crowleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-76161827399352536862012-05-27T10:25:56.044-05:002012-05-27T10:25:56.044-05:00HCDA has some of the finest social workers, casewo...HCDA has some of the finest social workers, caseworkers, and victim witness professionals in the State.<br /><br />Things seem to work best with a team approach because EveryONE can't do everyTHING. <br /><br />Prosecutors prosecute. Investigators investigate. And social service people help the victim get back to normal (or new normal).<br /><br />Sometimes they are described as "hand-holders." Which, yes, they do. But, they do and are so much more.<br /><br />They are trained and experts in crisis counseling, assessment, and intervention. They are the ones who educate the victim about all the stages of recovery following a traumatic event. They know who does what in the community and how to get things done. <br /><br />Thank you to Suzanne McDaniel and all the folks like her. I suspect they have no idea how important they are in the lives of people affected by crime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com