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About Us
We are dedicated to serving victims of all crime types
The National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
We believe that a society that prioritizes the safety and healing of communities, responds to the needs of all individuals harmed by crime, promotes victims’ rights, and engages in advocacy for systems change is able to reduce the crime and its impact on victims and their families.
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Led by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), this month emphasizes the prevention of sexual violence and support for survivors. It’s a time to advocate for systemic change and […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help […]
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 19-25, 2026, focuses on recognizing the rights of crime victims and advancing justice. Organized by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), it highlights the progress made in the […]
Feeds
Civil lawsuits are a powerful way for crime survivors to seek justice. Our National Crime Victim Bar Association attorneys fight for them every day.
We just wrapped two days of networking and training at our NCVBA Mid-Year Conference in Washington, D.C., where our attorneys deepened their skills and knowledge to better serve victims.
Our thanks to legendary investigative journalist and advocate Chris Hansen for supporting us through a fundraising dinner and to @romanucciblandin, @pcvalaw, @haggardlaw, @rebuttal_pr, and Assembly Neos for sponsoring events and training this week!
Learn more about NCVBA and our Attorney Referral Service for victims at victimbar.org.
Survivors of human trafficking often wind up in jail as a direct result of their victimization. We teamed up with survivors for a new report about the intersection of trafficking and incarceration and how victims who become involved with the justice system can be better supported before, during, and after incarceration.
We’re beyond grateful to the survivors who lent their voices to this project, including Elizabeth Quiroz. Hear from her why this work matters! Go to victimsofcrime.link/reports to access this and other reports.
Our team of experts is here to answer your questions about crime, how to support survivors, victim advocacy, and even the negative impacts of true crime. Whatever you’ve been curious about, now’s your chance to ask.
Drop your questions in the comments below and we’ll do our best to create content that actually helps. 👇
How victims are represented in media matters – and that includes podcasts and social media. That’s why our CEO, Renée Williams, joined a panel at Princeton today to advocate for responsible storytelling.
Renée’s panel covered the ethics – and often the lack thereof – of reporting on crime and victims without adhering to traditional journalistic standards. We see this far too often from “true crime influencers” who need a serious reality check.
We encourage you to think twice about the true crime content you listen to, read, or watch. Last year, our team published guides to help survivors and advocates handle media, to help journalists and “content creators” report ethically, and to help viewers, readers, and listeners make responsible choices about the true crime content they consume.
You can find all of those guides at the link in our bio. Remember, there’s no true crime without victims – and their trauma is not our entertainment!
Our thanks to @apa__inc for hosting this important conversation during the Symposium on Ethical Communications in Criminal Cases.
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