Bridging the Gap Between Crisis and Conviction
For VICTIMs & THEIR FAMILIES
The DW Victim Advocacy Center is committed to helping victims and their families in the Michiana area navigate the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of a trauma. Our advocates support clients from the crime scene to recovery, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Make a Donation
Learn More About Us
Learn more about what we do
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower our community by connecting with other local non-profits to help restore lives impacted by crisis, violence, and tragedy 365 days a year.
Hours Worked
Victims Helped
How We Help
Crisis Intervention & Response
When a crisis occurs, immediate support matters. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed crisis intervention to help victims regain a sense of safety, understand their options, and begin taking the next steps toward stability and recovery.
Victim Advocacy
No one should face the aftermath of crime alone. Our advocates provide emotional support, safety planning, system navigation, resource coordination, and ongoing advocacy to help victims overcome barriers, access services, and regain stability throughout the healing process.
Recovery Navigation
We help survivors take the next steps after a crisis by connecting them with trusted trauma-informed providers, counseling services, trauma coaching, and other resources that promote long-term healing and recovery.
Community Connections
Recovery takes a community. We help survivors access local organizations and services that provide continued support, including housing, counseling, healthcare, financial assistance, legal advocacy, childcare, employment resources, and other long-term needs.
Empowering our community to help restore lives impacted by crisis and trauma
Meet Our Team
The DW Victim Advocacy Center helps victims and their families in the Michiana area navigate through the emotional, physical and financial aftermath of a trauma. Our advocates support clients from the crime scene to recovery, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our purpose is to provide 24-hour crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals and education to victims of crime and trauma regardless of age, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, or ability to speak English.
Happening Now
Volunteer Opportunities with DWVAC
We want YOU! The DW Victim Advocacy Center offers a rewarding opportunity to work alongside advocates to provide empathetic support to victims in need. Volunteers and interns must complete 40 hours worth of NOVA approved training before working with our clients....
Make a Contribution
Volunteer
Get In Touch
Copyright © 2020 DW Victim Advocacy Center, a 501 c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All Rights Reserved. Site by Createfully Co.
Inspired by the life of Darnelle Warfield
12/02/1995 - 04/25/2017