Washington County residents had a greater need for services from the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Rape Victim Advocacy Program in 2025 than previous years. DVIP/RVAP staff presented an increase in services utilized in fiscal year 2025 during their annual report to the Washington County Board of Supervisors. 

The report was presented by Allison Tippy, Director of Community Engagement. Tippy stated how DVIP/RVAP supported Washington County last year, “For FY25, we had a 10 percent increase in victim survivors served here in Washington County. So that was a total of 120 individuals, with 793 services and 1,241 hours of services completed.” 

It was noted by Tippy that the increase was due largely to the fact that DVIP absorbed the RVAP program. According to the report, there were 21 victim survivors of sexual assault in Washington County in 2025. 

The funding request was in the amount of $2,500 and that amount is based off of the percentage of support that is provided to the county. Last year, the same amount was requested, and they were provided $2,000 from the county. Funds received go toward rental assistance, utility assistance, assistance to repair vehicles, and other services for victim survivors. 

If someone is in need of assistance, DVIP/RVAP provides a free and confidential hotline: 800-228-1625.