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From bringing VictimConnect hotline 24/7 to wrapping up a decade of reform work, 2025 was a big year for NCVC.
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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
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), this day raises awareness about human trafficking and supports efforts to protect victims. It emphasizes the importance of survivor-centered […]
National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims
During The National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims advocates and community members commemorate murder victims and surviving family members. The day also honors the work of organizations that provide […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations across […]
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📚 Hi from the American Library Association conference in Chicago!
We took a break from our summer reading to attend this year’s ALA conference to promote the 24/7 VictimConnect Resource Center and other services for crime survivors.
Libraries are public resources and community hubs where people go to feel safe. Librarians and other staff serve everyone, just like our victim assistance specialists.
Need help? Go to victimconnect.org for confidential support.
#PLADuck #librariesconnect #libraryconference #librariestransform #libraries
When the famous and powerful are accused of crimes, it’s often their victims who face scrutiny — and it makes survivors’ fights for justice much harder.
We’ll talk about this problem in the opening keynote panel at this year’s National Training Institute. “Under the Spotlight: Victims, Fame, and the Fight for Justice” will feature Olympic gymnast, survivor, and advocate Jamie Dantzscher and attorneys John Manly, John Clune, and Kristen Gibbons Feden, who have faced off against powerful figures and institutions like USA Gymnastics and R. Kelly.
This panel will be moderated by the one and only Kim Goldman.
We hope you’ll join us in Chicago from September 9-September 11 for NTI 2026. See the full agenda and register at victimsofcrime.org/NTI.
#victimservices #supportsurvivors #truecrime
When a young all-star cheerleader was sexually abused by her coach, the failures that allowed it to happen were systemic.
On this episode of Parallel Justice, attorney Jessica Arbour, who represents the survivor in a civil lawsuit against World Cheer Center, joins us to examine how gaps in oversight within the cheerleading industry — including at the US All Star Federation — left young girls vulnerable to abuse.
Listen to NCVC`s Parallel Justice podcast wherever you like to get podcasts or the link in our bio.
#SupportSurvivors #Cheerleading #truecrimecommunity #victimsupport #VictimAdvocacy #VictimServices #legalnews
Julie Murray wakes up every morning wondering if she’ll finally learn what happened to her sister, Maura.
Maura disappeared on Feb. 9, 2004, when she was 21. Her family, including Julie, has been wondering what happened ever since, navigating the uncertainty and intense media spotlight without closure.
Julie joined the latest episode of NCVC’s I Want You to Know podcast to talk about Maura what it’s been like searching for answers for more than 20 years.
Thank you, Julie!
Listen now wherever you like to get podcasts or follow along at the link in our bio. If you’d like to share your story on IWYTK please email us at media@victimsofcrime.org
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