Mission & History

Assisting. Advocating. Empowering.

Mission

The Virginia Victim Assistance Network is a voice for crime victims and those who
serve them in Virginia.

The Network is committed to:

A victim-centered philosophy and practices that are driven by the needs, strengths, and voices of victims;
Supporting the ongoing professional development of those in service to crime victims;
Promoting positive, respectful, and professional relationships, partnerships, and collaborations;
Supporting trust, shared commitment, and collective action, resulting in high quality outcomes for victims

Board Member, Joyce Walsh, with one of VVAN’s earliest displays at the annual
Crime Victims’ Issues Conference.

Our History

For over 40 years, the Virginia Victim Assistance Network (The Network) has advocated for the needs of crime victims and provided victim assistance training for professionals. The Network is the only statewide nonprofit organization that provides services to any victim of any crime, and it is the sole membership and network organization for systems-based victim assistance programs that help crime victims throughout the Commonwealth. The Network’s membership organizations assist over 75,000 victims of crime annually.

We are proud to offer programs and services for crime victims and those who serve them. Our goal is to fill critical gaps in services for victims of crime through direct service programs and professional support of victim advocates and organizations.

Annual Reports

2018 Annual Report

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2019 Annual Report

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The Virginia Victim Assistance Network does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law when considering employment or service provision. Federal grant funding prohibits The Network from providing services to individuals under investigation for criminal acts.

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