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VOICe Mardi Gras... Save the Date!

VOICe's Annual Mardi Gras is being held at the Mansion, Rt. 8 South of Butler on March 24th, 2012.  Tickets are now available.  $25.00 presale and $30.00 at the door.  Tickets are limited so be sure to you get them before we are sold out!

We are also looking for corporate sponsors, donations and volunteers for the evening.  If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor or donating goods, please call Millie at 724-283-8700.  If you are interested in volunteering, please call Margie at 724-776-5910.

VOICe Accepting Letters of Interest for Board of Director Seats

VOICe is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. You may download our Board Service brochure for more information or inquire at 724-776-5910.

Coming Soon: 2011-2012 Prevention Education Programs

VOICe is gearing up for the new school year of prevention education programs. We have primary prevention programs for all ages with topics ranging from bullying and strangers to dating and healthy relationships. Prevention programs can be provided within the school setting or as a part of your community group's programming.

The goal of primary prevention programs is preventing the perpetration of violence before it happens. This is done by changing a potential perpetrators knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors about the perpetration of violence. During the 2010-2011 school year, over 300 presented programs reached over 9,400 participants.

VOICe also has programs for your organization or business addressing issues dealing with violence in the workplace. Workplace violence programs will help organizations and businesses understand the dynamics of:

• workplace violence,
• sexual harassment,
• domestic violence, and
• sexual assault.

With this knowledge, your organization or business would be better able to identify and support your employees, clients, and other stakeholders who are being victimized as well as communicating with your staff about preventing victimization and improving personal safety at work and home. Overall, your organization or business will be better equipped to create a safe and supportive workplace environment.

If you are interested in learning more about VOICe's primary prevention programs or workplace violence programs please feel free to call or email Courtney at 724-776-5910 or courtney@voiceforvictims.com.

"Serving Our Seniors" Project Receives a Second Year of Funding

VOICe has received a second year of funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to continue its project called “Serving Our Seniors," which serves the needs of senior citizen crime victims in Butler County. Research estimates that greater than 14 percent of non-institutionalized seniors have experienced some form of abuse - physical, psychological or sexual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

As part of the project, two Advocates provide individual and group educational counseling, legal and medical advocacy, accompaniment, hotline and crisis intervention, Crime Victim Compensation assistance and referral services.

In addition, VOICe will continue its collaborative relationship between VOICe and the Area Agency on Aging to support senior crime victims and provide training, information and resources.

“Serving Our Seniors” has been highly effective in meeting is goals and objectives, having served more than 80 individual victims to date. It has provided prevention resources to over 1,000 seniors, significantly increasing utilization of Pennsylvania’s Victim Compensation program. For more information about this project, please contact Gloria at 724-283-8700 or gloria@voiceforvictims.com.