During the last 12 months VSS has been supporting the development of Project CARONTE; a European initiative aiming to improve the procedures affecting and support offered to families and friends of murder victims.

A seminar being held on June 21-22 in Portugal is the culmination of these activities and VSS Business Improvement Officer Helen Provan, will be presenting a workshop session at the event.

The seminar will focus on three main areas: the voices of victims, understanding and support to victims and sharing of good practices and a handbook professionals will also be launched.

For more information about the event please follow this link www.apav.pt/caronte/index_en.html