Fort Wayne, Ind. – Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 — Crime Victim Care of Allen County (CVC) today led a media tour through its new office at 2456 Lake Ave. The facility is owned by Parkview Health.
The partnership between CVC and Parkview allows for CVC to use the Parkview-owned building for a nominal fee.
CVC assists non-English speaking immigrant and refugee victims of crime by addressing cultural issues, offering spiritual care and creating awareness of community resources.
Programs include:
*Care Services – domestic violence program; victim care program; court accompaniment program; spiritual care support program
*Group Mentoring Services – father mentoring; mother mentoring; youth mentoring; child mentoring; marriage mentoring; family mentoring
*Community Awareness Services – alcoholics anonymous; cultural transition; immigration support; cultural awareness and competence; grief support
CVC collaborates with several agencies including the Department of Child Services, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) and the Fort Wayne Police Department to assist those organizations in addressing the cultural and linguistic barriers they face as they serve the community.
“We are so pleased to be able to help those in need as we work to make a positive difference in our community,” said Saneta Maiko, Ph.D., executive director, CVC. “A special thank you to Parkview for providing space and resources to assist us in fulfilling our mission and vision.”
“Parkview is pleased to be able to assist CVC as we work together to improve the health of the community,” said Sue Ehinger, chief operating officer, Parkview Hospital. “Parkview appreciates CVC’s commitment to serving those in need. We’re fortunate to be in a position for CVC to utilize one of our properties to provide needed services near the Parkview Hospital Randallia campus.”