voices of vap

Jan Apisa, Director of Community Engagement

On Thursday, April 12^th, Victim Assistance Program will host its annual Victims’ Rights Luncheon from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path in Akron. The annual event, held during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, raises awareness of victims’ rights, honors crime victims, and thanks those who advocate for them.

This year’s keynote speaker is Senator Frank LaRose, from Ohio’s 27^th Senate District. Senator LaRose represents the people of Summit, Stark and Wayne counties and will speak on the passage of Senate Bill 133, an amendment to section 3301.0714 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Pamela Hinton, retired Assistant Principal from Barberton, will receive the Rev. Dr. Robert Denton Outstanding Victim Service Award. During her tenure as Assistant Principal, Ms. Hinton sustained serious injuries due to student violence. Because of this assault, Ms. Hinton began collaborating with Victim Assistance Program to establish a support group for those impacted by violence in a school setting.

Tickets for the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Luncheon are available now for $30.00 per person. Make your reservations today at NCVRWluncheon.eventbrite.com. For more information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week or the annual luncheon, please contact Victim Assistance Program at 330.376.0040.

Victim Assistance Program is a non-partisan nonprofit organization and does not endorse any political candidates or political organizations.

community corner

We are very fortunate to have the support of local organizations that recognize the importance of self-care for victim service providers. Gavin Scott Salon & Spa, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Akron, and Heart to Heart Communications partnered with us for our annual self-care campaign. The weeklong initiative included a full day retreat for all employees. The retreat, led by Heart to Heart Communications, focused on ways to pratice on-going mindfulness in both personal and professional settings and was hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Akron. Gavin Scott Salon & Spa donated 19 two-hour spa packages for the direct service staff, a donation valued at $2,500.00. Their generiosity enables us to continue to focus on the well-being of our staff and helping to ensure that our clients receive the best services available.

helpful hints

April is Sexual Assault Awarness Month

Did you know...?

1 in 2 women have experienced sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime
1 in 5 men have experience sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime
41% of women reported experiencing physically aggressive street harrasment
only 26.2% of men who experience childhood sexual abuse disclosed at the time of the abuse
67.5% of instances of rape are estimated to go unreported

For additional resources, visit victimassistanceprogram.org/resources or check out the National Sexual Violence Resource Center's website (nsvrc.org.)

calendar
National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) | April 8th-14th | Visit Site!

NCVRW Luncheon | April 12th, 11:30AM | Portage Country Club | Register!

Cell Phone Donation Drive | April 9th-30th | Citizen Green | Learn More!

Mother's Day VAP Benefit | May 10th, 5:00pm | Gwendolyn Elizabeth | Visit Site!

National Police Week | May 13th-19th

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