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February 2021: Mardi Gras Gala, Crisis Response Team Launch!

January 2021: New 2021 Webinars, Crisis Response Team Launch!

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VAP to Commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

In The News

Akron’s cold-case rape unit brings closure for victims after years without answers

Akron-area victim agencies again facing federal funding cuts as need rises

Victim agencies reeling from federal funding cuts on top of pandemic expenses

Victims of violence remembered by family, friends at Akron ‘angels ceremony

Victim agencies scramble after loss of federal funding

Akron’s Cold Case Sexual Assault Unit Receives Nearly $2 Million to Expand Efforts

New Akron Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (ASAKI) formed to investigate sexual assault cold cases

Akron Police Awarded nearly $1 million to investigate sexual assault crimes

Victim Assistance moves to new home in downtown Akron

Victim Assistance outgrows home

Tree ceremony to honor Summit County homicide victims

President & CEO Leanne Graham on WAKR – The Sam & Brad Show

Victim Assistance Program to provide mental-health support for Summit County schools during crises

Safe at Home Program – WAKR