Founded in 1972, the first victim assistance program in the nation.

Mission: " . . . to pursue a definition of justice which includes the victim."

WINNER OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AWARDS:

Agency:
The Tadini Bacigalupi, Jr. award for distinction in victim services from the National Organization for Victim Assistance (1994)
Lutheran Missions "Restorative Justice Award" (1995)
Missouri State Volunteer Project of the Year (1983)

Staff:
Judith Compere Award from MoVA (1995, 2002)
Leadership award for participating on NOVA's Crisis Response Team in Oklahoma City after bombing of Murrah Federal Building (1995)
Special recognition from MoVA for co-chairing state victims' rights constitutional amendment campaign
Parents of Murdered Children "Victim Advocate of the Year" award (1991)

Founder:
Mademoiselle Magazine Merit award (1974)


Summary of Services:

24 Hour Hotline for victims of all types of crime
Counseling for individuals and families
Advocacy services:

Family, friends, employers
Creditors
Criminal Justice System
Juvenile Court System (St. Louis City)

Emotional support
Assistance with filling out and filing victim compensation claims
Information on victims issues and victims rights
Location of community resources
Training and technical assistance for allied professionals and volunteer groups
Crisis Response Team serving St. Louis City, St. Louis and St. Charles counties