"A plane has just struck the north tower of World Trade Center" probably were the first words people heard as they tuned in to the live coverage of attacks on America. The day was 11th of the September 2001 when attacks on America left people thinking whether the world was ending. As this event took place National Center for Victims of Crime mobilized its resources to respond to the needs of the victims of the attacks by aiding traumatized or anyone affected by this tragedy. Also the National Center helped local victim service agencies and individual victims by providing them with updated information and additional help. National Center divided their efforts into educating public, helping local victim service organizations, and providing services to individual victims.
             Soon after the attacks National Center began educating the public. People who were affected were aided as soon as possible. Since many people were traumatized, frightened, and felt isolated, the National Center agents and volunteers counseled them. Also affiliated groups and organizations provided the public with guidance. Thoroughly understanding the normal reactions to horribly abnormal, inhumane events National Center introduced free resources for victims. They developed "September 11 Response Card" for anyone willing to help those harmed by the tragic events. The card explained the common emotional and physical reactions, and offered ways to help cope with the reactions, and how to get more assistance. Providing guidance and Response Card gave comfort and hope.
             In addition to educating public, National Center helped local victim service organizations. It helped local victim service providers in effort to healing America's communities. These local providers very quietly, with little fanfare, sponsored candlelight vigils, art projects for children, healing circles and debriefing sessions-all to help Americans come to terms w...