Upcoming Events
April 2019
Community Open House
Please join us at our new location as we celebrate the progress made by those before us & look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed. New Building Tours Dedication of the Dr. Bob Denton Training Facility Presentation of the Rev. Dr. Robert Denton Outstanding Victim Service Award Light Refreshments *Program will begin at 5 pm Recommended Parking: Summit County Parking Deck 200 S High St. Akron, OH 44308 CitiCenter Parking Deck 132 S…
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June 2019
SVAA’s The Essentials
The Essentials, a 40-hour course offered through the Summit Victim Assistance Academy, is a nationally approved prerequisite training in Ohio for becoming a comprehensive National Credentialed Advocate. Victim advocates, law enforcement, social workers, counselors, attorneys, medical personnel, first responders, clergy, and students should attend.
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August 2019
K.N.A.F.F. Picnic
Join us for the 2019 K.N.A.F.F. (Kids Need a Firm Foundation) Picnic! Children ages 17 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come spend a fun, free afternoon with law enforcement that includes games, fishing, exciting prizes, great food, and more! Hosted by: Victim Assistance Program, Akron Police Department & Fraternal Order of Police, Akron Lodge 7 Powered by Eventbrite
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SVAA’s The Essentials
The Essentials, a 40-hour course offered through the Summit Victim Assistance Academy, is a nationally approved prerequisite training in Ohio for becoming a comprehensive National Credentialed Advocate. Victim advocates, law enforcement, social workers, counselors, attorneys, medical personnel, first responders, clergy, and students should attend.
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December 2019
Angel Tree Ceremony
Community members, friends, and family members of homicide victims are invited to come to this heartwarming, encouraging event where they will have the opportunity to remember their loved ones, and place a special angel ornament on a tree for each individual lost to homicide. This event is free and open to the public.
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