Our Departments
We create change in the lives of victims through our four departments.
These programs range from providing direct services to crime victims as well as creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.
Advocacy Services
Through our Advocacy programs and community partnerships, our trained victim advocates provide critical case management services to victims of crime, including information about the criminal justice system, victims' rights, our services, and community referrals.
We assist victims of intimate partner violence, homicide, sexual assault, and nonfatal gun violence.
Click here to learn more about our victim advocacy services in St. Louis.
Counseling Services
Our clinicians provide trauma-specific therapy for adults aged 18 and older.
We offer trauma-informed counseling tailored to each individual’s needs, including Grief Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and Hypnotherapy.
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Youth and Family Services
Programs within the Youth and Family Department support healing by recognizing that crime affects not only the individual but the entire family.
We offer specialized counseling for children and teens ages 6 and older who have been impacted by crime or trauma.
In addition, our Youth and Family Advocate works closely with families who have youth in crisis to offer advocacy, resources, and support.
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Legal Assistance Services
Our Legal Assistance Program addresses the needs of victims who are indigent and under-served by providing services that combine expertise in domestic violence issues, including legal advocacy, safety planning, legal referrals, and legal representation for Orders of Protection.
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Community Outreach & Training
In order to raise awareness of victims' issues and educate the community, the CVC hosts special events, community outreach, and offers educational training to community partners and businesses.
Upon request, we will provide outreach to schools, police departments, court personnel, and other agencies.
Click here to learn more about our outreach efforts.