Victim Advocate Support Service

Mission Statement

Our mission of Victims Advocate Support Services (VASS) is to assist and provide direct services to victims/survivors of violence and crime.  Victimization does not end with the violence of the crime itself.  V.A.S.S recognizes these complex issues and assists individuals and families in our community through a variety of direct services.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to help victims of crime by providing caring support, education, and programs designed to empower families and provide supportive services dealing with grief, domestic violence, and the loss of a loved one.

Advocacy Services

• Crisis Intervention

• Emotional Support

• Resources and Referral

• Information on Victimization

• Information on Criminal Justice Process

• Intervention with Landlords, Creditors, and Employers on behalf of the victim

• Information on Crime Prevention

• Assistance with Bereavement/Memorial Arrangements

• Assistance during Court Proceedings

• Follow-up after Court Cases are Closed

• Impact Training

• Support Group Start-Up

• Telephone Support

• Assistance with Victim Compensation Application

• Life Coaching

• Provide Prevention Services: No Further Retaliation