Atlanta Victim Assistance teams up with Atlanta schools to prevent youth violence

Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. (AVA), a 40-year-old nonprofit dedicated to serving crime victims in Atlanta, has expanded its school-based Safety 1st advocacy program to Luther J. Price Middle School. Safety 1st offers onsite school support aimed at breaking the cycle of violence by addressing the heightened risks faced by youth who witness violence in their…

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From Atlanta News First: AVA helps victims after violent weekend

From Atlanta News First: Atlanta nonprofit works to help victims after violent weekend A longtime Atlanta nonprofit is working to help as many victims as possible after a violent weekend in the city. The Atlanta Victim Assistance group serves victims immediately after a crime happens, including domestic violence, sexual assault or gun violence. WATCH THE STORY…

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Fox5 Features AVA’s New Community Care Unit

  From Fox5: Help to soon reach crime victims in Atlanta with new mobile unit A new mobile care unit will soon hit Atlanta’s streets, offering critical, immediate support to victims of violent crime. WATCH THE STORY ON FOX5 April 25, 2025

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AVA Expands Services for Crime Victims with New Mobile Unit

  Atlanta Victim Assistance (AVA), a nonprofit organization that provides support to victims of crime in Atlanta, is expanding its services with its new Community Care Unit (CCU), a one-of-a-kind mobile unit that offers victims a safe onsite healing space immediately after a crime, allowing them to decompress, process their experiences, and receive services and…

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Strengthening Our Mission in 2024

This year brought many exciting milestones for our annual outreach events, and it was an opportunity to strengthen our mission by expanding our reach in the community. In April, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, our staff embarked on a novel endeavor: performing a play. Written and directed by our Executive Director Shontel Brunson-Wright, the…

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