Victim Assistance program seeks $440K grant

The county victim assistance program hopes to continue to cover a third of its budget with a two-year federal grant. The Victim Assistance division in the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office ...

Commissioners approve grant application to fund victim's assistance programming

Nearly half a million dollars in state funding may be coming to the county’s victim assistance programming. The Elkhart County Commissioners approved a grant application Monday for the ...
WTOL

How Lucas County's Victim Assistance program helps navigate the trauma of crime

Navigating the court system can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for victims of crime. But a program through the Lucas County Prosecutor's Office makes the process a bit easier. The Victim ...
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'We are scrambling': Lucas County victim assistance program faces funding concerns

A program designed to help victims of felony crimes in Lucas County is scrambling for funding. The Victim Assistance Program typically relies on federal and local funding, but Lucas County Prosecutor ...
The Marion Star

Raising awareness: Marion County shows support during Crime Victims' Rights Week

Marion County Commissioners proclaimed April 6-12 as Crime Victims' Rights Week to honor survivors and raise awareness. The Marion Victim Assistance Program (VAP) supports crime victims by ...
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‘Butterfly effect’: Fort Wayne Victim Assistance spreads wings with new look

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A new look, but the same mission, Fort Wayne Police Department’s Victim Assistance program has rebranded, introducing a new logo that leaders say better reflects the healing ...
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Dauphin County’s Victim/Witness Assistance Program – Panel Discussion on Victim Misconceptions

Dauphin County’s Victim/Witness Assistance Program aims to reduce the trauma of a crime and empower crime victims. Sometimes, there are misconceptions when it comes to victimization and the program is ...