County Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program - Ceremony Also to Recognize Volunteers for Programs Serving Victims of Violent Crimes, Assault and Domestic Violence

For Immediate Release: Monday, April 24, 2017

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
6 to 8 p.m.

King Farm - Saddle Ridge Community Center
300 Saddle Ridge Circle
Rockville, Md.

Montgomery County officials will be on hand as more than 50 community volunteers are recognized for providing more than 11,000 hours of service to victims of violent crime, sexual assault and domestic violence.

Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Behavioral Health and Crisis Services’ Chief Dr. Raymond Crowel will be joined by Montgomery County Police Department’s Detective Michael Putman, and managers and staff from DHHS’ Abused Persons Program and Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program.

Volunteers provide assistance to victims 24 hours daily, 365 days per year at court appearances and for forensic evaluations at hospitals. In addition, volunteers provide assistance with outreach and education events and telephone helpline coverage.

For more information on the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program, please visit montgomerycountymd.gov/vasap.

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Media Contact: Mary Anderson 240-777-6534