Defiance County Victims Assistance

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week to all the incredible nurses out there! 💙🩺
We want to give an extra special shoutout to the amazing SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) nurses—Sharla Young, Sarah Langenderfer, Sandra Bostic, and Tiffany Vovke. Your compassion, strength, and dedication make a lasting impact on the lives of those you help every single day.
Thank you for all that you do—we appreciate you more than words can say! 👏💙

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week to all the incredible nurses out there! 💙🩺
We want to give an extra special shoutout to the amazing SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) nurses—Sharla Young, Sarah Langenderfer, Sandra Bostic, and Tiffany Vocke. Your compassion, strength, and dedication make a lasting impact on the lives of those you help every single day.
Thank you for all that you do—we appreciate you more than words can say! 👏💙

04/29/2026

Showing support for Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue this April 💙 It’s a simple way to help raise awareness and highlight the importance of protecting children and strengthening families in our community.

04/28/2026

It's closer than your think. Sexual assault affects friends, families, coworkers, and neighbors...often in silence. Let's break that silence.

04/10/2026

Did you know we have a CAC in Defiance called Sarahs House? Below is information on how CACs help families through difficult times.

You may know what a Children’s Advocacy Center is, but here are some of the reasons they are so effective at the work they do.

03/20/2026

Local schools are taking Spring Breaks. If you are doing a stay-cation, plan good time to connect with and care for each other. If you are traveling, follow these safety tips for a fun, safe spring break.

03/20/2026

03/20/2026

"This training is beneficial for everyone. I found takeaways for myself, my kids, and the youth I work with."
Have you heard about the NORY training? Do you have a child who has experienced trauma? Have you experienced trauma? Do you work with youth ages 10 -24?
Contact Jessica at [email protected] to learn more or schedule this FREE training.