Hannah Walker-Mengistu

For decades, the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley has worked behind the scenes—guiding survivors through courtrooms, hospitals, and counseling rooms. Today, we are opening up a new front. Welcome to The Ripple Effect, our official online space for insight, advocacy, and community education. We chose this name because a single shared resource, a clear answer, or a bold conversation ripples outward. It changes how a survivor heals, how a family offers support, and how a community...