News & Blog
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. [...]
Domestic Violence & Pets
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 [...]
Stalking Awareness Month – 2023
For most of us, when we hear the word stalker, our minds form an image of a stranger lurking in the shadows. However, strangers only make up about 19% of stalkers! The more common culprit [...]
VIP Badass Woman Nomination 2023
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 [...]
Stalking for Professionals: What You Need to Know
Join us as we explore the impact of stalking on our local community. Wednesday, January 11th from 9am to 12pm at the Pike County Training Center (Lord’s Valley). *Light refreshments will be provided Special Trainer: Lois Fasnacht, Senior Training Specialist at Pennsylvania [...]
Reproductive Coercion
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 [...]