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In keeping with our anniversary, "Fifty & Flourishing", we have begun adding leaves to this beautiful tree to capture the collective impact of our services. Each leaf contains the unique hope, goals, and stories of our clients.
Trauma and violence impact each person in deep and diverse ways. Our advocates work in a person-centered approach to help clients establish safety and begin healing in the ways which matter most to them. Here's a small glimpse at their hopes for healing...
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"My goal is to protect my kids."
"You guys are the only ones who are always there for me."
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"Relief."
"For the first time I feel like I can breath."
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"I want to recover from my brain injury. I'm working to recover my skills by doing math with my son."
"You don't understand the role VAP plays, and how helpful you all are!!"
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Community Baby Shower!
We have had an amazing show of support with donation items for the new CWWV Drop-In Center from so many community members and companies alike. However, the need for funding our specially trained CWWV Child Specialists is still great. There is still time for you to partner with us to protect kids in danger. Don't miss your chance to provide safety and healing for young children and their families who have been impacted by violence and trauma - They need our help, together!
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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, basic needs, and community referrals.
Are you or your company interested in sponsoring our last few big ticket items or room mural art project? Please contact Ari Barrett at 330-376-7022 ext. 212, or abarrett@victimassistanceprogram.org.
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SVAA Names New Director
It's official! Dana Zedak, our long time Director of Educational Services, has moved into her new role as Essentials Coordinator, as part of her longer-term plans for retirement.
Evey Williams, PhD, MEd, CA has taken on this exciting role, beginning last week. Evey is no stranger to VAP, as she previously served as our Manager of Summit County Services and Barberton Supervisor.
We are so thankful to both of these inspiring women, and look forward to where their leadership will take the Summit Victim Assistance Academy!
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The Essentials of Victim Advocacy
August 15 - 19, 2022
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)
September 19 - 23, 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
Our team had a blast staying on the cutting edge of Advocacy best practices at the 48th Annual NOVA Training in Denver, CO last week!
New Essentials Coordinator, Dana Zedak, and our Director of Services, Becky Cool, presented to hundreds of advocacy professionals on the topic of Complex Childhood Trauma.
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Women of Color Caucus | Annual Summit
Last week, many of our administrative and direct service team members also strengthened our diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Women of Color Caucus Annual Summit in Independence, OH!
The WOCC is committed to developing leadership in women, community education, and efforts that will influence policy and systems to more effectively respond to and improving the lives of all women.
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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!
ASAKI Superviser
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.
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We wouldn't be where we are with our Program Partners! Special thank you goes to these recent supporters: | |
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Charles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation
Akron Bar Foundation
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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W. Paul Mills and Thora J. Mills Memorial Foundation
Howmet Aerospace
Dunk Group Financial Advisors Ltd.
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Check our full list of program partners by clicking the link below! | |
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Give Today with
Target Circle!
We’re participating in the Target Circle program! We need you to vote for us on the app and help direct Target’s giving to benefit our nonprofit. For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle.
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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.
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24-hour Phone & Text Hotline:
330-376-0040
24-hour Chat:
victimassistanceprogram.org
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