Organization: CRIME VICTIM ADVOCACY CENTER
Mission: CRIME VICTIM ADVOCACY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PURSUE A DEFINITION OF JUSTICE WHICH INCLUDES THE VICTIM. THE CENTER SERVES VICTIMS OF ALL TYPES OF CRIME BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, AND OFFERING INFORMATION ABOUT VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND VICTIMS' ISSUES.
Activities: Victim Advocates are professionals trained to support victims of crime and violence. Our public advocacy efforts ensure that policies, rules and procedures respect victims and their need for assistance, emotional support and privacy. CVAC provides counseling to victims and their families through individual, family and group sessions designed to address the underlying causes of trauma and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
NTEE category: Crime & Legal-Related
Secondary category: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy