2021 Annual Report | Forward Together

It's here! Our team is excited to share the incredible impact made by staff, volunteers, and YOU in the agency's full 2021 Annual Report. Take a look to view all that we accomplished in 2021.

Let's keep moving, forward together.

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Community Baby Shower!

Starting 9.1.2022, our new CWWV Drop-In center will provide free emergency child watch services for families seeking court protections and safety. This program will reduce barriers to service for vulnerable families and link parents and guardians with further advocacy, legal, and referral support.

Items can be ordered and shipped directly from our Amazon Wish List or dropped off at 137 S. Main St., Suite 300, Akron, OH 44308 Monday - Friday from 8AM - 4PM.

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The Sound of Hope | Recent Client Stories

"Every aspect of the program is amazing

and employees/volunteers are educated

and supportive. Thank you!"

"[She was] an amazing advocate. She sat with me for

several hours awaiting trial. She was so compassionate

and a complete God send. Thank you!"

"Due to your referral, I have been in therapy

for 1 year. I truly appreciate your help and to be

able to have therapy for CPTSD."

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.

Course Units include: Victim Advocacy, Crisis Response, Justice Process, Cultural Humility, Impact of Trauma, Live-Action Practice, and more. Take your advocacy to new heights heights and register today!

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SVAA presents at NOVA Conference

August 1-4, 2022 | Denver, CO

VAP Director of Education, Dana Zedak, and VAP Director of Services, Becky Cool, will be presenting at the 48th Annual NOVA Training on the topic of Childhood Trauma.

There is still time to join over 1,200 professionals this summer to learn skills and strategies for best-practice crisis response.

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!

Manager of Summit County Services

Full-time | Monday - Friday

Victim Advocate - Weekdays

Full-time | Monday - Friday

Victim Advocate - Weekends

Part-time | Saturday & Sunday

CWWV Child Specialist

Part-time | TBD

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VAP Recognized as Top 100 Workplace in Northeast Ohio!

We have been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces Top Workplaces! The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.

The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

We wouldn't be where we are with our Program Partners! Special thank you goes to these recent supporters:

City of Akron ARPA

Tuscora Park Health &

Wellness Foundation

Demetros Charitable Trust

WITAN (Women In Touch with

Akron's Needs)

Hillier Family Foundation

Barberton Community Foundation

Check our full list of program partners by clicking the link below!

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VISIT TARGET CIRCLE

Give Today with

Target Circle!

We’re participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit our nonprofit. For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle.

Our Outreach Team is always increasing awareness about our services, reaching underserved communities impacted by trauma, and having fun while sharing hope!

You can see all of our upcoming events in the community by checking our calendar with the link below.

Connect With Us!

24-hour Phone & Text Hotline:

330-376-0040

24-hour Chat:

victimassistanceprogram.org