Victim Assistance program seeks $440K grant

The county victim assistance program hopes to continue to cover a third of its budget with a two-year federal grant. The ...
WTOL

'We are scrambling': Lucas County victim assistance program faces funding concerns

A program designed to help victims of felony crimes in Lucas County is scrambling for funding. The Victim Assistance Program typically relies on federal and local funding, but Lucas County Prosecutor ...

Commissioners approve grant application to fund victim's assistance programming

Nearly half a million dollars in state funding may be coming to the county’s victim assistance programming. The Elkhart County Commissioners approved a grant application Monday for the ...
WTOL

How Lucas County's Victim Assistance program helps navigate the trauma of crime

Navigating the court system can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for victims of crime. But a program through the Lucas County Prosecutor's Office makes the process a bit easier. The Victim ...
The Marion Star

Raising awareness: Marion County shows support during Crime Victims' Rights Week

Marion County Commissioners proclaimed April 6-12 as Crime Victims' Rights Week to honor survivors and raise awareness. The Marion Victim Assistance Program (VAP) supports crime victims by ...

Crime survivors, grieving families seek reform to victim compensation in MS

Crime survivors rallied March 11 at the Mississippi State Capitol, calling for investments in crime prevention, violence ...