Victim Assistance Program

About Victim Assistance Program

Started in 1972, when there were no organized services for victims of crime and trauma to be found, Victim Assistance Program (VAP) is one of the original victim assistance programs in the nation. For nearly 50 years, VAP has served as a steadfast leader, innovator, and provider of victim services for not only our community but communities throughout the country as well. Members of our crisis response team supported victims at the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11, and most recently, the train derailment in East Palestine. At VAP, our mission is to empower our community to restore lives impacted by crisis, violence, and tragedy. Our purpose is to provide free crisis intervention, advocacy, and education to victims of crime and trauma and the professionals who serve this population. We help over 5,000 women, men, and children each year overcome the aftermath of their victimization. Our mighty team of 36 employees are available 24-hours a day, 7-days week, 365-days a year, to provide crisis intervention at crime scenes, in hospital emergency rooms, at schools, and anywhere a victim is in need. After one’s crisis subsides, victims often engage in short and longer term personal and court advocacy to address their family’s everyday needs.