News & Blog
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 [...]
Celebrating The Young Women Who WOWed US
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 [...]
Cruzita Carillo Named VIP’s 2022 Badass Woman
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 [...]
Women Who WOW’ed the World Contest
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VIP Badass Woman Nomination
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 [...]