Violence Intervention Prevention Program
Address: 2026 Midland Ave, Syracuse, 13205
Phone: 315-472-7909
Fax: 315-472-0304
E-mail: mdriscollvip@aol.com
The Violence Intervention Prevention Program (VIP) is a community based intervention strategy to reduce youth, street and gang violence. The program is a partnership woven together by provider agencies, public safety, and community based organizations that build on their various strengths and competencies to service the target population in a culturally sensitive, collaborative and holistic manner.
Mission
VIP's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals between the ages of 7-30 who are at-risk of becoming the victims and/or perpetrators of gang related violence by:
◊ empowering clients to make productive choices
◊ enabling clients to effectively address life’s challenges
◊ reducing the number of victims of violence
◊ decreasing the number of juvenile perpetrators
Purpose
The purpose of the VIP Program is to promote and support violence-free neighborhoods by collaborating with community partners to provide counseling and case management services to at-risk individuals and families.
Program Services
Mental Health Care - Addresses mental, emotional and behavioral health issues of program participants. All clients receive a mental health evaluation to assess their mental, emotional and behavioral health needs.
Project SOAR - A program designed to help assist individuals transitioning from prison and jail back into the Syracuse community. We offer direct services such as case management, substance abuse assessment and support groups for individuals and families. Our mission is to help individuals stay out of prison and jail so that they can have the opportunity to contribute to the well being of their families and communities.
Case Management - Focuses on meeting environmental challenges and needs of clients in the program. Case mangers assist clients to:
◊ improve economic status
◊ obtain adequate housing
◊ return to school or earn GED
◊ enter job training program
◊ secure employment
◊ gain access to medical care
Program Goals
Goal 1: 70% of program participants will not re-offend, i.e. perpetrate or participate in any acts of violence.
Goal 2: 70 % of program participants will not become victims of violence.
Goal 3: 50 % of program participants will have a positive experience.
Goal 4: 50% of program participants/families will participate in mental health services.