Moving Victims To Victors

Our mission is to advocate for the fundamental rights of victims while walking alongside them with compassion, dignity, and respect, and to aid in finding healing and justice.

Our Mission

At Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc., our mission is to advocate for the fundamental rights of victims while walking alongside them with compassion, dignity, and respect, and to aid in finding healing and justice.

We provide comprehensive support to all crime victims in the Atlanta community, and our goal is to empower victims and their families with compassion, dignity, and respect, ensuring they receive the services they need to heal and thrive. Together, we can make a difference in our community affected by crime.

 

Our History

Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. emerged in 1984 from the Victim-Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) to address the lack of dedicated community support for victims. Learn more about our 40-year history below.

1984

The Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights is enacted to recognize victims’ basic rights and to require the city of Atlanta to commit resources to address crime victims’ needs. As a result, Atlanta’s first  Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is established, which later becomes Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. (AVA). To achieve its mission, the organization establishes strong partnerships with the Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Municipal Court.

 

Our Team

We are a group of compassionate professionals dedicated to advocating for the rights of crime victims. With a shared commitment to providing comprehensive support, we work together to remove barriers, empower survivors, and foster a healthy transition from victim to survivor. Get to know the faces behind AVA as we strive to make a difference in our community through our mission of "Moving Victims to Victors."

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Celebrating 40 Years

For 40 years, Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. (AVA) has been an essential and unique resource for individuals and families in Atlanta to receive free and comprehensive support after experiencing the life-altering and devastating impacts of a crime. Since our inception in 1984, our compassionate team has delivered tailored programs and services to empower more than 150,000 victims of crime and their families to become victors, equipping them with the support needed to heal and thrive.

Partners

Our unique and integrated partnerships with the Atlanta Police Department (APD), Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Atlanta Municipal Court, and more enable individuals and families to receive critical services as soon as possible in the aftermath of a crime.