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July 2023: Your support is providing survivors a path towards healing
June 2023: Together we support survivors on their journey to recovery
May 2023: Your support is uplifting lives after tragedy strikes
April 2023: Together, Let’s Bring Awareness to Sexual Assault
March 2023: Giving hope to thousands in need
February 2023: A Mother’s Cry for Help: VAP’s Step-by-Step Support
January 2023: New Year, Same Mission
Press Releases
2023 Victim Assistance Program’s Angel Tree Ceremony
Victim Assistance Program to Honor Judge Katarina Cook amidst National Crime Victim Rights Week
2023 Mardi Gras Gala – Survivor Lends Voice
In The News
Akron officials give update on June 2 mass shooting, police recruitment – Ideastream
Guns used in June 2 East Akron shooting linked to other crimes, police chief says
Fund created to help victims of mass shooting in East Akron
What to know about the newly announced Gun Violence Response Fund
Council OKs funding for victims of gun violence
Akron mass shooting: 28 victims confirmed, 1 dead
Akron mass shooting: 28 victims confirmed, 1 fatality
Police still searching for Akron mass shooting suspect
Organizations in Akron start a Gun Violence Response Fund
Akron establishes support fund for victims of June 2 mass shooting
Akron unveils Gun Violence Response Fund to support victims of shootings
Akron mass shooting update: Victim count rises to 28, city announces victim assistance fund
Group begins checking in with victims and witnesses of the street party shooting in Akron
Akron community comes together for healing
Summit County, Akron leaders supply neighbors with doorbell cameras following mass shooting
‘Our community is suffering’: Victim Assistance offers help after Akron mass shooting
‘This neighborhood is traumatized’: Community leaders speak during vigil for mass shooting
Akron Beacon Journal reporter’s work amplifying voices of crime victims earns award
Leanne Graham on Dreamers, Drivers, Doers Podcast- Crisis Intervention through the Victim Assistance Program
Akron bartender accused of sexually assaulting several customers takes plea deal
Ohio Justice Bus coming to Summit County to provide legal aid and court access
Akron Fire Department: Apartment fire kills 1, injures 3
Angel Trees: Honoring hundreds in Summit County who lost their lives to violent crime
Summit County Courthouse has a safe space for kids during domestic relations court hearings
‘We want to be prepared’: Domestic relations court, Victim Assistance outfitting kids’ room
Akron’s 50-year-old Victim Assistance Program serves as a model for victim support agencies
Akron Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (ASAKI) brings healing to survivor
Victim Assistance Program marks 50 years
Victim Assistance to hold its annual Mardi Gras Gala virtually March 5
Victim Assistance awarded grant from Millennium Children’s Fund
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
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
Tree ceremony to honor Summit County homicide victims
President & CEO Leanne Graham on WAKR – The Sam & Brad Show
Safe at Home Program – WAKR
