Victim Assistance director outlines services, impact and need for county support

Sep 14, 2026

Becky Cool, executive director of the Victim Assistance Program, told council the 54-year-old agency provides free, confidential crisis intervention, advocacy and education across Summit County, serving thousands annually and operating in county courts and hospitals.

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Becky Cool, executive director of the Victim Assistance Program, described the agency's role and reach in Summit County and asked the council to consider the organization's impact when allocating social-services funding. "My name is Becky Cool. And as you mentioned, I'm the executive director of victim assistance program here in Summit County," she said during her presentation.

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