One-Page Summary: Victims Support and Counseling Program By Joe Blanken

Organization Mission:

To empower survivors of human rights abuses through trauma-informed counseling, legal navigation, and community-based support that fosters healing, justice, and resilience.

The Need

Millions of survivors of state violence, trafficking, discrimination, and political persecution remain under served—many suffering in silence. Without support, these individuals face long-term trauma, isolation, and barriers to justice.

Our Response

The *Victims Support and Counseling Program* provides:

- **Trauma-informed counseling** (virtual and in-person)

- **Crisis intervention** and emergency support

- **Legal navigation** through rights education and attorney referrals

- **Peer-led healing groups** and survivor mentorship

- **Workshops** on recovery, resilience, and self-advocacy

Impact Goals (Next 12 Months)

- Support 150+ survivors with direct mental health care

- Provide 50+ legal referrals

- Host 20 peer support groups and 10 empowerment workshops

- Distribute 300+ multilingual resource kits

Success in Action

> "After months of abuse and fear, I finally found someone who listened—and helped me find my voice again." – James, program participant and survivor-turned-advocate

> “I came broken. I left with a plan.” – Amina, former client and current peer support leader

Funding Request: $180,000

| Category | Cost |

| Counselors & Case Support | $108,000

| Legal Navigation | $18,000

| Peer & Workshop Support | $27,000

| Emergency Aid & Outreach | $27,000

Why Private Funding Matters

Your support enables flexible, immediate, and confidential care that public funds often cannot cover. With your help, we can ensure no survivor is left without the tools to heal and seek justice.

Join Us in This Work

Joe Blanken ~ La-Resistance.org

202-240-9046 ~ Grants@La-Resistance.org ~ La-Resistance.org