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. 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. According to the report, there were 21 victim survivors of sexual assault in Washington County in 2025. If someone is in need of assistance, DVIP/RVAP provides a free and confidential hotline: 800-228-1625.