Victim service professionals are crucial in helping survivors and victims of crime navigate the justice system. Service providers are usually the first people a victim may come in contact with, when reaching out for help after experiencing trauma and crime. Service providers are the key to ensuring that victims get the help, support and justice they deserve. NCVC’s Center for Victim Service Professionals’ (CVSP) mission is to identify the needs and gaps of professionals in the field, through technical assistance, resources, training and support. Most importantly, our role is to serve as a national presence and voice for all who work with victims in the justice system, including victim advocates, law enforcement, attorneys, judges and other social service providers.

CVSP provides an array of tailored services to victim service providers. Our signature projects are:

Mission: The Center for Victim Service Professionals identifies and addresses the needs and gaps of professionals serving victims within the justice system by providing technical assistance, resources, training, and support. CVSP serves as a national presence and trusted voice for victim advocates, law enforcement, attorneys, judges, and social service providers committed to advancing victim-centered justice.

Vision: A justice system where all professionals are empowered, equipped, and supported to deliver compassionate, effective, and equitable services to victims, ensuring their rights, dignity, and healing are prioritized nationwide.

The goals of the Center for Victim Service Professionals are rooted in four principles: access, capacity building, support, and advocacy.

Access: We believe that every victim service professional deserves access to up-to-date resources that support their work and their well-being. We strive to offer trauma-informed support, materials, and accessible tools, meeting professionals where they are and honoring the communities they serve.

Capacity Building: Through training, technical assistance, and collaboration, we empower service providers with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to best serve victims. We partner with organizations and communities to foster victim-centered, trauma-informed policies and practices that strengthen services, promote healing, and support long-term impact.

Support: We recognize that those who support victims also need care, connection, and encouragement. We promote healing, resilience, and collective support, honoring the emotional labor and dedication of victim service professionals.

Advocacy: We elevate the voices of victims and the professionals who serve them — and we advocate for those who are too often unheard. In collaboration with NCVC’s Center for Research & Innovation, we champion policies, practices, and programs that strengthen services and uplift victims nationwide.

Training: CVSP provides comprehensive training across a wide range of topics, including trauma-informed service provision, culturally responsive care, domestic violence, human trafficking, and more. Our training is designed to equip professionals with practical tools and renewed confidence to support victims with compassion and skill.

Technical assistance: We offer personalized technical assistance tailored to your agency’s unique goals, challenges, and community context. We help strengthen programs, build capacity, and support sustainable, victim-centered practices.

Resources: We develop timely, relevant resources that reflect the evolving landscape of victim services. Our materials are regularly updated and designed to be accessible and practical, supporting professionals as they navigate complex and changing needs.

Membership: NCVC membership connects you to a supportive community of professionals and provides access to high-quality educational opportunities, resources, and trusted subject matter experts, ensuring you have the tools, knowledge, and support you need to thrive in your work.