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Since the program began, the AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program has assisted over 45,000 victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking.

The AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program (AVAP) is a multi-agency collaboration designed to address critical service needs in our communities and justice systems by ensuring services and education are available to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking throughout New Hampshire, and promoting community service and a lifetime commitment to volunteerism. Members of the AmeriCorps Victim

Assistance Program are placed throughout New Hampshire at crisis centers, police departments, prosecutor offices, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, the New Hampshire Attorney General's office, child advocacy centers, and on college and university campuses to offer support and information to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking.

08/16/2023

We can’t help but be filled with gratitude and awe for every one of our dedicated AVAP members. You've spent countless hours devoted to the mission of ending domestic and sexual violence, and your commitment to creating positive change in NH communities has been inspiring.

As the month of August comes to an end, so does our 2022-23 service year. Five AVAP members will successfully complete the program. We wish you the best of luck and are excited to see what the future holds for this wonderful group of AVAPs!

06/01/2023

Congratulations, Ari! We're excited to recognize Ari on her recent graduation from Saint Anselm College. Ari earned her Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice and hopes to continue her education, obtain her law degree, and, maybe one day, work for the FBI.

Ari is pictured below with her grandfather, who she said has been "her rock" throughout her educational journey.

05/22/2023

"If you want to make a difference during a gap year; if you want to gain experience in the field of social work or advocacy; if you want to become part of a network of people all passionate about violence prevention; or, if you want to dip your toes into crisis center work to see if it’s right for you, the AVAP program is what you’re looking for!" - Elias Tyrrel-Walker, former AVAP

We're seeking candidates for full and part-time AmeriCorps advocates to serve at crisis centers across New Hampshire! Apply here: https://www.nhcadsv.org/avap.html

05/20/2023

Apply today to be an AmeriCorps advocate in New Hampshire and support our crisis centers' work to empower victims and survivors of abuse. You can make a difference in your community through a year of dedicated service!

To learn more: https://www.nhcadsv.org/avap.html

04/24/2023

AVAP members Ariana and Ali stopped by the Keene State College Social Services, Healthcare, & Government Career & Internship Fair earlier this month to discuss the AVAP program and answer questions from students!

We're accepting applications now for the upcoming service year! Learn more today about the opportunities available: https://www.nhcadsv.org/avap.html

04/21/2023

AVAP members receive valuable training, support, and experience during their service year at crisis centers and criminal justice agencies across New Hampshire!

AVAP Manager Lindsey Franck recently attended a career and internship fair at Plymouth State University to educate students about AVAP and to recruit potential members.

Did you know that we're seeking candidates for full and part-time AmeriCorps advocates for the 2023-24 service year? Learn more about how you can make a difference in your community today: https://www.nhcadsv.org/avap.html

03/31/2023

AVAPs and other New Hampshire AmeriCorps Program volunteers, both past and present, recently toured the State House and attended panel discussions about life after AmeriCorps and civic engagement. The group met as part of AmeriCorps Week, a week dedicated to thanking members for their time and service to improving NH communities. We are grateful for all that they do!

03/16/2023

AVAP members are trained and supported throughout their service year on financial literacy and economic empowerment services available to survivors. At our February AVAP team meeting, we welcomed Kim Pentico, Director of Economic Justice Programming at NNEDV, who provided an in-depth overview of the Allstate Moving Ahead Financial Empowerment Curriculum. The training was a deep dive into the curriculum and provided the necessary facilitation skills to support advocates who offer financial empowerment programming at their host sites.

03/04/2023

Cassidy is serving her second year as an AVAP at Turning Points Network in Claremont. From the beginning, Cassidy wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and is passionate about the work. She has empowered and helped countless survivors over the past year. We want to thank her for her commitment to the program and for making a difference in her community!

If you are interested in applying for the 2023-24 service year, please visit our website at https://www.nhcadsv.org/avap.html.

02/17/2023

The AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program (AVAP) includes full and part-time domestic and sexual violence advocates. Applications and placements are made on a rolling basis. Please contact AVAP Manager Lindsey at [email protected] regarding openings and placement availability.

Learn more here: https://www.nhcadsv.org/avap.html

02/09/2023

Interested in becoming an AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program (AVAP) member? Opportunities are available for the 2023-24 service year!

AVAPs provide critical support services to New Hampshire's 12 crisis centers, in addition to criminal justice system agencies across the state.

Learn more and apply here today! https://www.nhcadsv.org/avap.html

01/10/2023

Kick off the new year with us, AmeriCorps NCCC, and The King Center by honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of selflessness and service. Find opportunities to do good on this MLK Day: AmeriCorps.gov/VolunteerSearch

In New Hampshire, AVAPs will be viewing the documentary, Shadows Fall North, which follows the discovery of the African Burial Ground in Portsmouth and the memorialization efforts that led to the creation of the Black Heritage Trail. Learn more here: https://blackheritagetrailnh.org/shadows-fall-north/

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