Telephone Contact refers to contact with victims during which time services and available support are
identified.
Other refers to other VOCA allowable services and activities not listed but are provided to assist crime victims
and witnesses including Restitution amounts being compiled and delivered on a monthly basis to victim of
crime as ordered by the Common Pleas Court, Municipal Court and the Juvenile Court.
HISTORY
The first grant was written in 1996 for a VOCA Award of $9162 and a total project total of $13,605.00.
Each year a grant has been applied for and awarded to the Hocking County Victim Assistance Program.
For the 2004-2005 Grant Award, the VOCA request was approved for $36,155 with a project match by the
Commissioners of $12,052 bringing a Project Total of $48,207. Unfornationlly, the last three years the
VOCA award has been frozen at this amount unlike crime which has continually increased during this
time. Also for the last three years no equipment has been allowed through the VOCA Grant. Fortunately,
in August 2004 a grant was awarded for a one-time purchase of a computer through a separate VOCA
grant. This couldn’t have come at a better time, since the Victim’s Coordinator system was outdated
and presently not functioning.
Copy of first grant award and 2004-2005 Grant Award.
Information
STAFF
Nancy Gregory
Title – Victim Coordinator and Registered Advocate with Advanced Standing
A Registered Advocate with Advanced Standing must have at least three years (minimum of 5850 hours) of
experience and the necessary training as designated on the TAG list which specifies in
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, POMC, MADD and General Crime Victims.
Ms. Gregory received this standing in 1999 from the Ohio Advocate Network and will be seeking promotion to
Registered Advocate with Senior Standing (RASS) which must have at least five years (minimum of 9750 hours)
of experience and the necessary training as designated on the TAG list.
Ms. Gregory was hired by Larry E. Beal, the Hocking County Prosecutor in 1997 to establish the Hocking County
Victim Assistance Program. This program began with little but a big vision and has developed into one of the busiest departments in the county.
Evelyn Sharpe – Victim Advocate
Ms. Sharpe was hired in July 2001 by Larry E. Beal, Hocking County Prosecutor due to the expansion of the
Victim Assistance Program. Ms. Sharpe has not applied with the Ohio Advocate Network for a Registered
Advocate standing but qualifies and will be applying in the near future.
Both advocates must complete continuing education yearly to assist victims of crime. Some of the
achievements are listed below:
Conferences
The Hocking County Victim Assistance Program worked jointly with agencies from Fairfield County and Hocking County to
promote the Community Violence Prevention Conference.
Due to budget cuts, our staff was no longer able to participate but we are very proud of what we did accomplish
in three short years. Our program has also worked with Law enforcement agencies to present educational
training regarding domestic violence and sexual assaults. We have worked yearly to ensure that victims’
rights are remembered yearly by having educational articles printed in the Logan Daily News. We believe that
the best offense in fighting crime is education and awareness.
Past speakers have been Michael Pritchard, known for being a youth educator, humorist, actor, and former
probation officer. The host of the award-winning Peace Talks and Saving our Schools video series is known
across the United States for his ability to help young people gain self-awareness. We were honored to
have Michael Pritchard talk to the Logan-Hocking Middle School were students still remember his
presentation.
The Hocking County Victim Assistance Program has Michael Pritchard’s video series available for educational purposes for further information call 740-385-5343.
Another well known conference speaker is Dave Pelzer, who was the recipient of the J.C. Penney Golden Rule
Award as well as being honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans in 1993. In 1994, Dave Pelzer
was the only American to be honored as one of The Outstanding Young Persons of the World. He also carried
the coveted Centennial flame for the 1996 Olympics. Dave’s first book, A Child Called ‘It” and his latest book,
Help Yourself, have both been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Dave’s incredible life story as been featured
on many television segments including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Barbara Walter’s The View. His New
York Bestsellers, A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave and Help Yourself are read in the schools by many of our youth. Dave is a living testament of resilience, faith in humanity and personal responsibility. It was
truly an honor to work with Dave Pelzer and to continue to have contact with him.
We have heard many speakers including Lt. General Tom Birdwell who was burnt over 80% of his body when
the terrorists crashed the plane into the Pentagon.
For more information on speakers or experts in their field, please contact us. Throughout our years
of training, we have come to meet many people who are professionals in their fields.
Educational pamphlets prepared by the Hocking County Victim Assistance Program
Domestic Abuse – Information relating to Civil Protection Orders, Temporary Protection Orders, Stalking Protection
Orders
When It’s Rape . . . Think Of Your Body As A Crime Scene – Information You, Your Family and Friends Need To Know
Information You Need To Know Before Going To Court
Hocking County Victim/Witness Assistance Program – several outlining the different courts and victim information
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – Tips to Parents
Domestic Violence – What Is It and What Kids Can Do About It
When Domestic Violence Becomes Visible…………Remember the Innocent Child Is Not Invisible
Sexual Abuse – Let’s Don’t Keep It A Secret
Many other pamphlets are available
Picking up the Pieces by The Ohio Attorney General
What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? By The Shaken Baby Alliance
Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program – Applications for Compensation
VINE Ohio 1-800-770-0192
Family Violence Series by JIST Life
Office for Victims of Crime HELP SERIES
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