Become A Victim Impact Speaker!
The Victim Impact Project is part of the "Resolve to Stop Violence Project (RSVP) at the Westchester County Department of Corrections. Crime survivors are prepared by VAS Staff to share their stories with incarcerated individuals who are participants in the group. All guest speakers are accompanied by VAS staff, who also serve as group facilitators. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 10 AM. A clearance is required in order to be considered as a Victim Impact Speaker. Speakers are eligible to speak once every six months.
Providing these presentations to incarcerated individuals is an important way to educate offenders about the trauma, pain, healing and resilience that victims and their families experience as a result of violence.
All sessions are held IN PERSON or via Zoom at the Westchester County Jail.
2269 Saw Mill River Road/Bldg. #3, Elmsford, NY 10523, US
The mission of Victims Assistance Services is to provide free comprehensive support and clinical services to all crime victims, to provide educational activities to prevent victimization and re-victimization, and to raise the awareness of government, law enforcement, health care providers, schools, the criminal justice system throughout Westchester County about the unique needs and strengths of crime victims.
Victims Assistance Services was established in 1981 to provide free, confidential assistance to victims of crime, their families, friends and survivors throughout Westchester County. Our skilled counselors, social workers and advocates aid those who have suffered from rape, incest, homicide, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, theft and terrorism. VAS services include crisis intervention, counseling, therapeutic services, safety planning, emergency financial assistance, court preparation and accompaniment, help in the replacement of documents, assistance with funeral arrangements, assistance with filing claims to the New York State Crime Victims Compensation Board, and referrals for long term treatment. VAS offers ongoing support groups for survivors of rape, incest and homicide, provides caring expert, forensic medical exams through the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE), facilitates a 24-Hour Crisis HELPLINE, and reaches out to the community with educational crime awareness programs. All services are free of charge.
Westchester County Jail10 Woods Rd, ValhallaValhalla, NY 10595
June 19, 2024
