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 Domestic Violence Shelter. Her Mom sought out safety the day [...]
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, she has felt a calling toward helping those who struggle [...]
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
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. In the case of a healthy, fully functioning adult brain, [...]
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 Pike for proclamations, as well as holding our Take Back [...]
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. We’ve held essay and art contests, received government proclamations, extolled [...]
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 [...]
We are so excited to FINALLY announce the winners of the Women Who WOWed the World contest. We had a lot of really amazing submissions from young women in two counties that truly showcased women that inspired them. Drum Roll, please...... ART WINNER: Angelina from [...]
Cruzita Carillo of Ardance in Matamoras, PA was named VIP's 2022 Badass Woman! Learn more about what made Cruzita our winner. Want to see her receive her award? Check out our Facebook page to watch the video. What is your definition of a Badass? [...]
Donate today! View the official signed letter here. Dear VIP Friends and Supporters, We hope this letter finds you and your family healthy and happy. It has been a very trying 20 months since COVID changed all of our lives. What has not changed is [...]
