Answer: The local church is the resource for willing and committed volunteers - the defining resource of Victim Relief Ministries. The hope of the Ministry is at least one volunteer from every congregation. Victim Relief Ministries provides training for the volunteers. The principal focus of the Ministry is support during trauma and restoration of the victim to a safe and normal life. When the local church participates in that effort, then the church is available to provide spiritual ministry when the victim reaches that state of recovery. Some churches also provide other resources, such as financial and facility assistance.