The National Center for Victims of Crime is the
nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime
victims. Since 1985, we have worked with more than 10,000 grassroots
organizations and criminal justice agencies serving millions of
crime victims.
Our Mission
The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national
commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving
individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
How We Help Victims of Crime
On the Ground
The following set of maps shows the reach of
the National Center in the past few years. Please take a look
at our involvement around the country.
Through collaboration with local, state, and federal
partners, we:
- Provide direct services and resources;
- Advocate for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights
and protections for crime victims;
- Deliver training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors,
attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals; and
- Foster cutting edge thinking about the impact of crime and the ways in which each of us
can help victims regain control of their lives.
Focus Areas:
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While every crime experience is unique, it is important that crime victims know they are not alone. Every month, tens of thousands of people call our toll-free helpline, visit this website, or email us looking for resources that can help them. The National Center maintains a comprehensive collection of on-line resources in addition to our extensive database of service providers for referrals.
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Frequently asked to testify on proposed federal legislation affecting crime victims, the National Center plays a leadership role on Capitol Hill in shaping new laws and mobilizing public support for their passage. Learn more about our federal and state public policy agenda for the year 2002.
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The National Crime Victim Bar Association was officially launched in April 1999, creating the nation?s first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the civil system. Crime victims deserve compensation for the harms they have suffered, and third parties are increasingly held accountable through the civil justice system.
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The National Center?s training, technical assistance, conferences, and workshops reach thousands of individuals and agencies. In addition to expanding ongoing programs in corrections, community policing, HIV/AIDS, and stalking, the National Center has initiated a major new effort to create safe housing options for intimidated victims and witnesses.
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Board of Directors
- Howard M. Lorber, Chair
- David T. Austern, President
- Richard Girgenti, Treasurer
- Honorable Laurie O. Robinson, Secretary
- Alexander Auersperg
- Honorable Arnold I. Burns
- Richard J. Ciecka
- Honorable Richard J. Condon
- Linda Fairstein Books
- Sarah S. Gold
- G. Morris Gurley
- Marla Hanson
- Ann Hayes
- Alberta Davis Hogg
- Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr.
- Ala Isham
- Ralph H. Isham
- John J. Libonati
- Frank M. Ochberg, M.D.
- Beverly Sills
- Honorable Eric Smith
- Dominick Dunne, Honorary Board Member Books
- Susan Herman, Executive Director
National Center Releases Progress Report
 The National Center for Victims of Crime has made enormous strides
in Extending Our Reach and Reaching More Victims of Crime.
Learn MoreThe National Center for Victims of Crime is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization supported by members, individual donors, corporations,
foundations, and government grants. Donations to the National Center are tax deductible.
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