Who we are
The Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates (WCCVA) was established in 1984. It is a private, non-profit 501c(3) organization that is governed by a fifteen-member Board of Directors, elected by the membership. WCCVA's bylaws recognize nine geographical regions within the state, each of which is represented on the Board of Directors.
Values
Integrity is critical to our mission; we are committed to honesty, openness, and fairness.
We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere of respect, that honors the indiviuality of each person and organization with whom we work. We respect victims' rights to receive services on their terms.
Through collaboration with individuals and agencies devoted to providing excellence in crime vicitm services, we seek to empower, educate, and further victims' rights.
Vision
WCCVA envisions a society that pursues meaningful victim rights; provides competent, compassionate victim services; and respects victims, survivors, and witnesses of crime.
Mission
WCCVA works to support and strengthen victim rights, services, and systems through collaboration, outreach, awareness, and education.
To further these goals, WCCVA:
- Provides Training to Victim Advocates
- Advocates for Public Policies that are responsive to the needs and interests of crime victims
- Promotes Public Awareness of the impact of crime on victims, victims' needs and available services
- Monitors Proposed Legislation that would impact crime victims
- Public Policy Analysis, Education, & Advocacy among victim service providers