Victims of Crime Advocacy (VOCA)

Provides court support, compensation claims, referrals, VINE network, counseling, etc.

  • Our clients are violent and domestic crime victims, the homeless, LGBTQ, mentally disabled, & those with felonies
  • Funded for 20+ years by the Attorney General’s Office – Victims of Crime Act

“Ohio joins a growing list of states recognizing the impact of unaddressed trauma and the importance of providing trauma recovery services to stop the cycle of crime and to support those involved.

Lenore Anderson, President- Alliance for Safety and Justice

Trauma Recovery Center of Cincinnati

  • Access: We connect individuals to services, especially those living in under-served, vulnerable communities that may face barriers in accessing services or may not know that these services are even available to them
  • Voice: Our services ensure that victims are not alone and don’t have to seek support on their own; they give victims a voice and help them to be more directive in their lives following victimization
  • Forward-focused: We enable individuals to identify their strengths and utilize coping skills to sustain a new purpose driven life to overcome everyday challenges and look forward to the future

Personal Advocacy

Supports residents that lose their public assistance, need help with tax filing, want assistance to set appointments, etc.

Community Advocacy

Supports West End residents to work beside and stand with community on all matters concerning quality of life in the West End.

The Advocacy Team:

5-8 trained team members working in partnership with other organizations and within our larger organization to assist clients with specialized mental health and healthcare treatment as well as life skills counseling, education and training, food and other amenities (e.g. – clothing, and toiletries) as needed

Ms. Sheila Nared

BSW | CDCA – Trauma Recovery Center Director

[email protected]

Mrs. Janice Sowell

LPC (Counselor)

[email protected]

Ms. Jasmine Parks

Journey (Social Services) Advocate

[email protected]

Ms. Mildred Patterson

VOCA Advocate

[email protected]

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