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13 Apr 2023

LGBTQ+ and Victimization

2023-04-13T16:02:19-04:00April 13, 2023|Blog|

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 to Census data, eight percent (8%) of the 12.96 million [...]

27 Jan 2023

Domestic Violence & Pets

2023-01-27T13:24:33-05:00January 27, 2023|Blog|

If you have a pet, chances are you understand the deep emotional connection that can accompany the pet-human relationship. They are our family… with a bit more fur. Living with a pet can have extremely beneficial effects on their humans. For example, studies suggest that [...]

19 Jan 2023

VIP Badass Woman Nomination 2023

2023-01-19T14:01:13-05:00January 19, 2023|Blog|

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 stay hidden and nominate your favorite badass to have them [...]

20 Jul 2022

Reproductive Coercion

2022-07-20T09:16:12-04:00July 20, 2022|Blog, News|

Reproductive Coercion is a form of abuse that we typically see in heterosexual relationships (though it can occur in LGBTQIA+ relationships, it is rare). This type of abuse happens when the male partner attempts to control their partner’s ability to make decisions when it comes [...]

31 Jan 2022

VIP Badass Woman Nomination

2022-03-09T15:33:14-05:00January 31, 2022|Blog|

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 stay hidden and nominate your favorite badass to have them [...]

30 Sep 2021

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

2021-10-05T14:49:09-04:00September 30, 2021|Blog|

Domestic Violence Awareness Month began in the 1980s. DVAM was born from the Day of Unity, observed by the National Coalition against Domestic Violence, in October of 1981.  This day connected domestic violence advocates from across the nation. What began as one day, evolved into [...]

27 Sep 2021

Adopt-A-Family Program is Back

2021-10-05T14:54:06-04:00September 27, 2021|Blog|

Here at Victims' Intervention Program we are pleased to once again offer the Adopt-A-Family program to lighten the burden for our clients. If you have participated in this project previously, we thank you on behalf of the many families that have benefitted from your warmth [...]

25 Feb 2021

VIP Badass Woman Nomination

2021-09-30T11:45:12-04:00February 25, 2021|Blog|

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 stay hidden and nominate your favorite badass to have them [...]

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