Please join us on Thursday, September 20th from 2 pm - 4 pm for an Open House to celebrate Victim Assistance Progam's 20 years of serving the community at our Barberton location. Stop in and enjoy special refreshments, see our new space and learn more about what we do & how we can work together to empower our community […]
Featuring: Internationally recognized experts Chief Thomas R. Tremblay (ret) and Lt. Mark Wynn (ret) OBJECTIVES Define trauma in the context of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Understand how victim trauma can impact your response, investigation and prosecution. Identify successful first response and communication strategies across the multi-disciplinary team to promote victim empowerment and encourage […]
Help us spread the word about our programs and services at the Barberton Mum Festival, a two-day event that highlights local organizations within our community. The Barberton Mum Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29th, and Sunday, September 30th. Sign Up!
We’re Moving! We invite you to an exclusive private preview of our soon to be new location. Help to ignite our fundraising efforts, enjoy a special cocktail reception with hors-d'oeuvres, and learn more about our plans for the future. While responding to the needs of our community, we have sadly outgrown our historic home on […]
Wayside will match your donation to Victim Assistance Program up to $100! Vistit https://victimassistanceprogram.org/ways-to-…/movingforward/ to dowload a pledge card and be sure to take it to Wayside on Friday, November 23th – Monday, November 26th or until $200,000 is given ($100,000 from the public and $100,000 from Wayside). An Important Message from Wayside: Sorry, no cash or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Heart to Heart Communications virtually on June 9, 2020 for their Quarterly Connections Breakfast to hear our President & CEO, Leanne Graham, discuss Your Life is Your Mission: Finding Hope and Healing Beyond a Crisis. Leanne Graham, MA has been involved in victim advocacy since 2002, starting her career as a crisis responder serving […]
Do you have old cell phones taking up space in the junk drawer? You're in luck! We are collecting old, broken, or damaged wireless devices. All of the items are professionally wiped or recycled and all proceeds will support victims of crime and trauma. Drop off your devices at our collection boxes at our 5 […]
