News & Blog
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
View the flyer as a PDF
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 [...]
VIP’s 2021 Annual Appeal
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 [...]
VIP Takes Part in Statute of Limitations Rally
VIP advocates traveled to Harrisburg, PA to take part in a rally regarding statute of Limitations reform, HB 951. It was energizing to be with people in person again who have the same passion as [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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 [...]