About ACVS
The Arizona Coalition for Victim Services (ACVS), is a nonprofit network of individuals, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to crime victims and/or technical assistance to direct service providers
Who We Are
Become a member
The purpose of ACVS is to:
facilitate communication between agencies that provide services to crime victims
improve the quality of services provided to crime victims through education, training and advocacy
educate and advocate on all governmental levels regarding issues that affect victims and providers of victim services
No one provider, or type of service, can fully meet the needs of all crime victims.
By partnering with its member community ACVS helps to minimize the gaps in services for victims and foster discussion on system improvements
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Our Training Services
Since 2004, ACVS has maintained the Arizona Victim Assistance Academy, AVAA
This is a 40-hour, National Advocate Credentialing Program-accredited curriculum for new advocates to learn the basics of victimology and victimizations, victims’ rights, self-care and restitution.
AVAA Basic Academy
Over 900 advocates have attended the AVAA basic training since the initiation of the academy.
AVAA Partners with other agencies organizations for conferences such as: the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council (APAAC) and the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV).
AVAA hosts a variety of additional training opportunities focused on advanced field topics. Learn more on our training page.
AVAA Partners with other agencies organizations for conferences such as: the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council (APAAC) and the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV).
AVAA hosts a variety of additional training opportunities focused on advanced field topics. Learn more on our training page.
