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2021 vocal state vigil

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2021 ncvrw poster

FINALLY! A state elected official who has the courage to stop kicking that 'old dented prison can' down the road.

Janette Grantham, Director of VOCAL applauds Governor Ivey for her courage, foresight, and determination for a better and safer Alabama.

Today, Governor Ivey announces the next step in the construction of three new prisons to replace current facilities which are collapsing more each day.

Per Ms. Grantham, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know the construction of new facilities is the first step toward solving Alabama's horrible prison facilities. Of course, this construction will not solve all of Alabama's prison problems, but it is a first step forward in our journey to provide humane facilities for inmates and ensure the safety our families and communities.

Thank You - Governor Ivey for your resolve to keep us safe.

2019 04 12 VOCAL NCVRW Vigil 049
Every April, OVC leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of NCVRW.

This year, OVC commemorated NCVRW on April 7–13. This year's NCVRW theme—Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future.—celebrates the progress made by those before us as we look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed. Vocal's annual candlelight vigil was held on April 12th, 2019 at 7 pm on the lawn of the Attorney General's office. The guest speakers were Chief Ernest Finley & Attorney General Steve Marshall. Many individuals who have continuously helped fight for crime victim's right's were honored that night.

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STATE CHAPTER

Director: Janette Grantham
Phone:  334-262-7197
E-Mail: jgrantham@vocalonline.org

EAST ALABAMA CHAPTER

President: Dianne Walden
Phone: 
E-Mail: vsodianewalden@yahoo.com

GULF COAST CHAPTER

President: Tracey Wilson Goens
Phone:  251-533-6832
E-Mail: tgoens15@gmail.com

RIVER REGION CHAPTER

President: Lester Ezekiel
Phone:  334-514-6862
E-Mail: lester.ezekiel@yahoo.com

SHOALS CHAPTER

President: Patsy Michael
Phone:  256-777-0482
E-Mail: patsymichael@charter.net

NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA CHAPTER

President: Wilburn Beavers
Phone:  205-363-0444
E-Mail: choochoo1n@yahoo.com

Contact Us

Address

Physical Address:
422 South Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104-4102

Mailing Address:V.O.C.A.L.
P.O. Box 4449
Montgomery, AL 36103-4449

Phone

Work: 334-262-7197

Fax: 334-834-5645

Staff

Janette Grantham
State Director
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Cherquita Postell-Jones
Victims Advocate
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Brittany Rose
Victims Advocate
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Teaonna Watson
Counselor
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Miriam Shehane/Founder

V.O.C.A.L.

Physical Address:
422 South Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104-4102

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4449
Montgomery, AL 36103-4449

Phone:
334-262-7197

Fax:
334-834-5645

Email:

Janette Grantham
State Director
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Cherquita Postell-Jones
Victims Advocate
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Brittany Rose
Victims Advocate
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Teaonna Watson
Counselor
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Miriam Shehane/Founder

Mission Statement

mission statement
VOCAL, Victims of Crime and Leniency, was organized in 1982 to create a more balanced system. Somewhere along the way, victim’s rights across the nation, for all practical purposes were non-existent. The same system that victims expected to protect them was hampered due to the aggressive efforts to ensure the rights of the offenders were protected. Vocal’s goal has been to balance the scales of justice by giving crime victims those same rights rather than eroding the rights of the offender.

V.O.C.A.L. Angel House advocates for victims’ rights and services for victims of violent crime, providing direct services to victims and their families, and providing public education and awareness. Our staff members are available to assist the family and loved ones of a homicide victim. Advocates assist survivors in communicating with Police, Attorney's General office, and Governor's Office and provide emotional and physical support throughout the course of your case. Advocates work closely with the staff in all phases of the Criminal Justice System. There are nearly 45,000 homicides annually in the United States. This effects between 150,000 and 200,000 relatives and other survivors. The trauma and grief experienced by survivors cause emotional scars that last a lifetime. We assist with Death Notification, Media Coverage, Funeral Arrangements, Victim's Compensation, Trial Attendance, Insurance Claims, Crime Scene Clean-up.