Victim Response, Inc. (VRI) is a private not for profit corporation. VRI’s primary purpose is the provision of services both direct and indirect to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and other victims of crime. On May 14th, 2004 VRI opened “The Lodge”, a 40 bed shelter for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault in Miami-Dade County. The Lodge is a publicly funded, privately operated state certified domestic violence center which represents the next generation of what can be achieved when the private and public sectors work hand-in-hand to address community issues.