Crime Victim Advocacy Services

Crime Victim Advocacy Services Delivering compassionate and comprehensive advocacy services to empower and support victims of crime in Thurston County.

SERVICES WE CAN OFFER:
Victims of crime need a variety of support systems to help them deal with the physical, emotional, financial and legal consequences of their victimization. In response to these needs we offer:

-Crisis intervention and help coping with the trauma of violent victimization
-Assistance filing Crime Victim Compensation claims and insurance forms
-Direction to help access medi

cal and/or mental health services
-Advocacy within the criminal justice system
-Striving to ensure victims' voices are heard and that their opinions are considered
-Assistance completing Victim Impact Statements
-Crisis intervention including 24-hour access to an advocate at 1-866-711-2826
-Guidance through the criminal justice process
-Accompaniment to court proceedings
-Referral to other support services available throughout the community
-Personal Systems Advocacy – Acting in support of victims with public service providers, creditors, employers, insurance companies, utilities providers, etc
-Information on applying for restitution
-Assistance in the Return of Personal Property that may have been taken by law enforcement as part of an investigation. TYPES OF CRIME ADDRESSED BY ADVOCATES:
Identity Theft
Assault
Vehicular Homicide
Robbery
Hate Crimes
Vehicular Assault
Vulnerable Adult Abuse
Property Crimes
Homicide
DUI/DWI Injuries
Hit and Run
Burglary
Gang Violence
Human Trafficking
Child Physical Abuse


Direct services for Victims of Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault, and Stalking Crimes are not part of our program, however, we will gladly refer victims of these crimes to any services that are needed.

April 6-12, 2025 is Crime Victims Awareness Week! If you are a victim of crime in Thurston County, CVAS can help. To con...
04/12/2025

April 6-12, 2025 is Crime Victims Awareness Week!
If you are a victim of crime in Thurston County, CVAS can help.

To contact Crime Victim Advocacy Services call (360)786-5601

April 6-12, 2025 is Crime Victim Awareness Week.Meet part of or Crime Victim Services Team, Marshal! Marshal is 11 years...
04/09/2025

April 6-12, 2025 is Crime Victim Awareness Week.

Meet part of or Crime Victim Services Team, Marshal!

Marshal is 11 years old and has been helping his community in Thurston County since 2015.

Marshall provides comfort and supports for victims of crime as they navigate the criminal justice system.

Thurston County offers many services to victims of crimes and is part of the Courthouse Facility Dog Program.

If you are a victim of a crime and want assistance, call
Crime Victim Advocacy Services
(360) 786-5601

April 6-12 , 2025 is Crime Victims Awareness Week. If you are a victim of a crime, you have rights!
04/06/2025

April 6-12 , 2025 is Crime Victims Awareness Week.
If you are a victim of a crime, you have rights!

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Crime Victims Advocacy Network has a new name. Introducing Crime Victim Advo...
03/24/2025

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Crime Victims Advocacy Network has a new name. Introducing Crime Victim Advocacy Services!

This rebrand reflects the heart of what we do—delivering compassionate and comprehensive advocacy services to empower and support victims of crime in Thurston County. While our name and logo are changing, our mission remains the same. Our dedicated team and the vital services we provide are as strong as ever.

04/25/2024

This is National Crime Victims' Rights Week, and this year's theme is How Would You Help. We asked our advocates why they chose this path and some moments that stand out from their careers.

Thanks to Sherry Landon, our Special Victims Advocate, for sharing. Stay tuned throughout the week for more from our advocates!

If you or someone you know are in need of victim advocacy services, please see the CVAN link below to get connected to h...
04/28/2023

If you or someone you know are in need of victim advocacy services, please see the CVAN link below to get connected to help!

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN VICTIMS AND THE SERVICES THEY NEED Free and Confidential Services for Victims of Crimes We are a network of advocates working with those hurt or harmed by crime in Mason, Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific

The 2023 National Crime Victims' Rights Week theme is Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change. This year's theme...
04/24/2023

The 2023 National Crime Victims' Rights Week theme is Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.

This year's theme calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and create environments where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported. Our teams of Victim Advocates provide this service to crime victims in Thurston County every day.

Address

2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 2
Olympia, WA
98502

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13607865601

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