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Victim Allies Project, VAP, a victim-survivor advocacy effort developed in partnership with members of Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans, Silence is Violence, and V.O.T.E. has been launched!!! |
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Learn about this innovative pilot program, the first of its kind in the nation!
The Victim Allies Project pairs volunteers with family members of homicide victims, enabling them to effectively navigate the criminal justice system in Orleans Parish. VAP strives to facilitate efforts to effectively engage with criminal justice stakeholders responsible for victim assistance and advocacy.
The mission hopes to result in building trust in a strengthened criminal system to enhance its effectiveness, transparency and communication. Initial funding was provided by the US Department of Justice, HOPE II Grant. |
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From Left to Right: Linda Roussel, Rose Preston,
Zully Jimenez and Ann Rabin. | |
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Training sessions will be held periodically for new volunteer recruits, upon acceptance to the program. Supervision is managed by Volunteer Coordinators. Introduced on Friday, June 12, 2009, as the cornerstone of training of both victim family member and volunteer is:
"Crime Victims Guidebook: For those who have lost their loved ones to violence", a tragic but beautiful document written by Rose Preston. The author, who lost her husband and mother-in-law to homicide, has responded to her ordeal by helping others. The guidebook walks survivors of homicide victims through many of the emotional, logistical and judicial hurdles they are likely to face. The booklet offers both empathetic and practical advice and includes an extensive resource section, covering anti-violence crime and victim-service efforts in New Orleans.
To learn about this new lifeline for family victims of violent crimes, please contact 504 390-8245 or victimallies@gmail.com | | |
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