Advocacy Department
Our Advocacy Programs support victims of crime through every stage of process—offering crisis intervention, ongoing emotional support, education about the criminal justice process, and connections to essential community resources.
Victim Advocates are trained professionals who support people who have experienced crime or violence. Our advocates listen to each person’s story and help connect them with the right resources and support. We can also assist with filing state-funded Crime Victim Compensation applications, advocate on your behalf to landlords or employers, talking to law enforcement on your behalf, court advocacy, and speak up for victims’ rights to ensure survivors get what they need.
Our job is to understand what each person needs and find the best way to help.
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Our Victim Advocates are not the police, and we do not require victims to report crime in order to receive assistance. However, we strongly encourage victims to report any incidences of crime or violence as it is in their best interest and protection.
CVC Victim Advocates help all victims, regardless of type of crime or status in the criminal justice system. All our St. Louis-based crime victim advocacy programs and services are free of charge to victims and their families.