Call-In or Notification

Identified offenders are invited to the Police Department where they are first addressed by a community group (HPCAV members). The message is simple: "Stop the violence. We're tired of it, we want you to stop. We'll help you however we can, but stop." Next, offenders are ushered into a room to meet with law enforcement and again the message is simple: "Stop the violence, or we'll put you in jail for as long as possible. We care enough to give you one last chance."

The Resource Coordinator

 A full-time city employee with Community Development and Housing Division serves as the Resource Coordinator, working with local service agencies to help notified offenders locate available resources. This may include assistance toward securing employment, housing, transportation and other needs such as bus passes, clothes, or help completing a job application. The Resource Coordinator also works with businesses to find employment opportunities.    The goal is to help offenders find a constructive, self-supporting lifestyle.

Join us!

 We welcome interested citizens to join HPCAV in taking a stand against violence in High Point.  You can participate by:

• attending a Call-in or Notification session
•  attending regular monthly HPCAV meetings. 
• donating funds to assist our clients
• joining or starting a Neighborhood Watch program
• serving as a mentor to an offender
• working with the Resource Coordinator to help provide jobs, housing or training for our clients
• joining the neighborhood response efforts led by the High 
 Point Police Department following a homicide or serious violent act. This involves walking as a group through the affected neighborhood, handing out flyers & talking with residents.

Does it take money?

 Yes,  just a little: we use money to help offenders stay straight if possible.  There is a $300 limit of financial assistance for each client.  Most funds are used to pay security deposits or first month's rent, utility bills, books/fees for school, or other specific needs.  Clients are always asked to repay the amount of money spent.  Funds are  given directly to the utility, rental company or business for the client's account. 

Mentoring Services
  
 Mentors---people who are willing to listen to offenders & help steer them in the right way---are always needed.  Pastor Quentin Boger of Word of Reconciliation Ministries has an active group of mentors who work with offenders.  If you'd like to volunteer, please contact any of the officers listed.