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Every spring, we recognize outstanding dedication and care of one individual who has not only served victims in our community, but done so without restraint. This year, we presented Crystal Baker, the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Victim Services, with the Dr. Bob Denton Outstanding Victim Service Award. Crystal Baker is the 10th individual to receive this prestigious recognition.


For over 17 years, Crystal has engaged the Summit County community to ensure all people impacted by crime and violence have access to services to begin healing from their trauma. Crystal started her advocacy career with the Battered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties. In 2014, Crystal joined Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh’s office as Director of Victim Services. Prosecutor Bevan Walsh commented, “Crystal constantly looks for new ways to make our community better. Thank you for all you do and for all the years and dedication you have given along the way.”


“The energy put forth by Crystal exemplifies what all of us in the victim service field strive to bring to our work every day,” Leanne Graham President & CEO of Victim Assistance Program shares. “It is a sincere pleasure to present Crystal Baker, my dear friend and colleague, the outstanding victim service award named after our agency's founder Dr. Bob Denton.”

Hear the impact of Victim Assistance Program's services from those who directly benefit from our crisis intervention and advocacy programs.


"They helped me understand that I am not alone."


"They listened and were empathetic.

I feel more confident in my safety."


"The fact that this program exists is great.

I am very thankful."

The Essentials of Victim Advocacy

August 15 - 19, 2022

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)


Location

Denton Training Facility


The Essentials of Victim Advocacy is the only nationally approved comprehensive online and in-person training of its kind, offered in the state of Ohio, for assisting individuals in becoming a comprehensive National Credentialed Advocate.


Participants who complete this 40 hour course will become equipped to use NOVA’s (National Organization for Victim Assistance) crisis intervention model to assist individuals impacted by victimization or traumatic events. Additionally, participants will increase their knowledge about the judicial system, victims’ rights as well as resources available for both victims and the advocate providing the service.

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Victim Assistance Program (VAP), the leading expert in crisis intervention for victims of crime and trauma in Northeast Ohio, is growing! As one of the first victim services agencies established in the United States, we are driven to expand the blueprint our founder established in 1972. We are always advancing, always changing, and always thinking of new ways to help victims of crime and trauma. If you are passionate about using your expertise to help create a world where all victims are healed, please apply today!


Director of Educational Services

Full-time | Monday - Friday


Grant Writer

Full-time | Remote


Weekend Victim Advocate

Part-time | Remote Hybrid

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We wouldn't be where we are with our Program Partners! Thank you for your support, and generosity!

The City of Akron

Akron Bar Foundation

Akron Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

City of Barberton
Bath Community Fund
Bath Volunteers for Service

Akron Community Foundation

County of Summit ADM Board

Barberton Community Foundation

City of Green

County of Summit

GAR Foundation

Check our full list of program partners by clicking the link below!
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June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! This month-long celebration demonstrates how LGBTQ Americans have strengthened our country, by using their talent and creativity to help create awareness and goodwill. The first pride month was held on June 28, 1970

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Our offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022

in recognition of Juneteeth.


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330.376.0040

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