News & Blog
Denim Day 2024
Denim Day is a globally recognized awareness campaign that began in Italy 1992 after a 45-year-old driving instructor raped his 18-year-old student during a lesson. The young woman reported the assault, and the man was [...]
VIP Badass Woman Nomination 20224
Just like many women in history, we all know a woman who makes a difference but flies under the radar. You may describe them as selfless or a hidden gem. Let's make sure they don't [...]
2023 Annual Appeal
Dear valued friend and donor, Cameron* woke on Thanksgiving morning. Things were different this year. This was not her bed, this was not her room, and these were not her things. Cameron was in a [...]
DVAM – 2023
October has come and gone once again. And this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month was quite the purple parade of proclamations and public appearances. In addition to our usual appearances at Commissioners’ meetings, our purple [...]
2023 Glow Run
Glow Run was back this year and better than ever, thanks to a generous donation from the Wayne Memorial Health Foundation. This annual evening of exercise and illumination took a different run around the track [...]
A Changing of the Guard!
Victims’ Intervention Program said goodbye to its long-time Executive Director, Michele Minor Wolf, in June. After 26 years at the helm, Michele is moving on to the next phase of her life. In recent years, [...]
VIP Turns 35!
We’ve come around to the start of another fiscal year for Victims’ Intervention Program. This July, our year begins anew, but 2023 carries with it a special significance worth celebrating. Click here to read more [...]
Calling All Vendors for Wally Lake Fest!
Wally Lake Fest is August 26-27, 2023! We are accepting vendors! View the details and download the form at the links below: Vendor Application Form - PDF
LGBTQ+ and Victimization
Due to the very nature of victimizing crimes such as sexual assault and domestic violence, minority groups, such as those in the LGBTQ+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and more), are disproportionately affected. According [...]
Trauma’s Effect on the Brain
While Mental Health Awareness Month is typically spearheaded by organizations other than ours, since May is just ahead, we thought it would be a good time to discuss the effects of trauma on the brain. [...]
Looking Ahead to Sexual Assault Awareness Month – 2023
April looks to be another busy month for VIP as we get into Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Our campaign this year will focus on “Healing Together.” We’ll be visiting the County Commissioners of Wayne and [...]
Catching Up on Last Quarter – April 2023
It’s been a busy start to the year for Victims’ Intervention Program. January, February, and March saw us out and about promoting awareness for Stalking and Human Trafficking, Teen Dating Violence, and Women’s History respectively. [...]