A new victim witness waiting room at the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office was unveiled Thursday after more than a year of design and construction.
The room, which will be known as “E’s Room,” is a tribute to a younger victim who was at the district attorney’s office awaiting a verdict for a sexual assault case. Her family was not comfortable sitting in the previous room because of its surroundings. According to a release, the room was dated in its concept and messaging.
“We know, often times, people come to this office on the worst day of their lives. As a trauma-assumed office, if we can assist in making this experience less distressing, then I believe we can help in healing and prevention of crime,” said Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli said.
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