Victim Support Services

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026) is a time to honor survivors, raise awareness about victims’ rights, and recommit to supporting those impacted by crime.

This year’s theme, LISTEN. ACT. ADVOCATE. Protect Victims, Serve Communities, reminds us that supporting survivors takes more than awareness. It takes creating safe spaces to be heard, taking meaningful action to connect people to resources, and advocating for policies and systems that center victims’ needs.

When we protect victims, we strengthen our entire community. 💙❤️

💚 Ready to make a meaningful impact for victims of crime? 💙

Core Academy is a 40-hour, nationally recognized training designed to prepare you to provide direct support to individuals impacted by crime throughout Washington State. You’ll gain practical skills in crisis intervention, deepen your understanding of victims’ rights, explore cultural competency, and learn how the criminal and civil legal systems work—plus so much more.

This training is open to professionals and volunteers working in or alongside victim services. Students pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Services, or related fields may also be eligible.

📅September 21-25
💲$450 per person
📌Apply today

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Reach out to [email protected]—we’re happy to connect and answer any questions.

🔗 victimsupportservices.org/events/core-training

🤍 Post-Traumatic Living: Grief & Growth 🤍

Hosted by Victim Support Services | Led by Jess Carter, LPC, MSC

Join us for a free, virtual workshop on navigating grief while growing after trauma. Led by Jess Carter, Licensed Professional Counselor, Army veteran, and experienced crisis interventionist, this session explores healing, rebuilding trust, and finding meaning after loss.

🗓 Wednesday, May 20 | 5 PM PT
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
💜 Free

🩵 Eligibility: This workshop is open to individuals impacted by homicide, attempted homicide, non-domestic violence/non-sexual assault-related assault, robbery, home invasion, vehicular crimes, and those missing a loved one suspected of foul play. We care deeply about all survivors of crime. As a grant-funded program, this workshop is limited to the populations listed above and reflects our current funding guidelines—not our values. Thank you for understanding.

📅 Apply by May 6 | Notifications by May 13

🌻 Apply: victimsupportservices.org/csp

❔[email protected]

Post-Traumatic Living: Grief & Growth - Victim Support Services Victim Support Services invites victims of crime to take part in Post-Traumatic Living: Grief & Growth, an hour long, virtual workshop on posttraumatic living, navigating grief while growing, led by…