People Against Violent Crime

“For more than 20 years, PAVC has reached out to victims of violence, providing support and information when it is most needed. The dedicated staff and volunteers of PAVC are an inspiration to all of us. The progress that is being made in strengthening the voice of the victims of crime would not be possible without their help. We are pleased to count PAVC as a partner in ensuring that victims are treated with dignity and compassion.”

Services

Every 3 ½ minutes, a violent crime occurs in Texas. One or more people become victims and need our help. As a non-profit volunteer organization, PAVC has limited resources, but we help as much as possible by:

Crisis intervention counseling;

Follow-up contact;

Information and referral;

Assistance filing compensation claims;

Criminal justice support and advocacy;

Accompaniment (e.g., court, hospital, law enforcement)

Personal advocacy

Assistance filing victim impact statements;

Provide technical assistance to support and expand statewide awareness and outreach;

Providing post-conviction information; and

Assist victim in ensuring they are well informed about victim’s rights.

Major Accomplishments

Made victims’ roles more prominent in the criminal justice system and continue to support legislation to strengthen the rights for crime victims.

Supported the establishment of the Crime Victims Compensation Fund and continue to work to protect those benefits.

Provided the initial draft for the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights passed by the Texas Legislature.

Helped establish the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse.

Initiated establishment of a Victim Services Section within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Pardons and Parole Division.

Initiated statewide ceremony of Tree of Angels ^®.

PAVC very gratefully expresses appreciation to Webmaster, Joe Sager, for his generous assistance with Website design, maintenance, and support.

Disclaimers
While PAVC has attempted to make the information on this Website as accurate as possible, the information is for personal and /or educational use only. PAVC does not accept any responsibility for any adverse outcome said to be related in any way to anything contained on this Website.

Copyright
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