Community-based victim advocate is a support person who walks alongside survivors of violence—outside of the traditional criminal legal system. Our work is grounded in healing, empowerment, and community care.

Unlike system-based advocates (who work for prosecutors or law enforcement agencies), our community-based advocates are trained in supporting the needs of survivors and connect victims to support services and resources regardless of case status. We focus on what survivors actually need—not what the system prioritizes.

What Community-Based Victim Advocates Do:

• Provide emotional support grounded in trust, not bureaucracy

• Help survivors navigate systems like victim compensation and connecting to community based resources

• Honor survivor autonomy We respect your right to choose how you engage with the system—if at all.

• Center cultural relevance and trauma-informed practices

What Makes Us Different:

• We don’t work for the state—we work for you

• We support all survivors, regardless of system involvement or history

• We prioritize healing

Our community-based victim advocates hold space for grief and justice that isn’t dependent on courtroom outcomes. There are no contracts, timelines, or expectations—just care that meets you where you are.

Complete this form to request a Community Based Victim Advocate.

Our Circle of Care is a safe, confidential space for people who have lost loved ones to homicide. Whether your loss is recent or years old, you’re welcome here. Grief doesn’t get fixed—but in this space, we carry it together.

Each session is facilitated by a trained professional or experienced peer support leader, and offers a place to:

• Share your story (when you’re ready)

• Hear from others who’ve walked similar paths

• Gain insights from community based support practitioners on healthy ways to process loss

• Learn about navigating the legal process, victim services, and your rights

• Remember and honor your loved one without judgment

There is no expectation to speak or relive your trauma. Just come as you are—even if all you can do is sit and breathe. That’s more than enough.

Meeting Details:
Revolving In-person and virtual options available on a monthly basis.

This space is open to all adult family members, partners, and close friends of homicide victims. Free of charge.

If you’ve lost someone to violence, you don’t have to carry the weight alone.

To join a our Circles of Care program register HERE.