The primary goal of the Crime Victim Advocacy Program is to ensure individuals affected by crime feel safe, supported, and empowered to move forward—while respecting their right to make their own informed choices.

Key Goals

Promote safety: Help clients create personalized safety plans to reduce risk of further harm

Provide Emotional Support: Offer a safe, non-judgmental space to reduce feelings of fear , isolation, and confusion

Connect to Resources: Link clients to housing, legal, financial, and medical support to ensure access to appropriate resources

Advocate for client needs: Ensure clients are heard, respected, and supported in making their own informed choices

• Assault
• Burglary
• DUI
• Fraud / identity theft / scams
• Harassment
• Hate crimes
• Homicide
• Medical malpractice
• Property crime
• Vandalism
• Stalking

• Safety planning
• Financial assistance (case by case)
• Emotional support
• Court support
• Agencies referrals
• Filing police reports
• Protection orders
• Crime Victim Compensation Application

• Individuals affected by crime experience increased safety, stability and confidence in moving forward.
• Clients develop and use personalized safety plans.
• The risk of further harm or victimization is reduced.
• Clients feel less isolated and more supported.
• The experience of stress, fear, and confusion after being affected by crime is reduced.
• Clients make informed choices based on their needs which increases their sense of control over their situation.
• Through advocacy, clients are not only supported in the moment—they are better equipped to move forward with safety and confidence.