VICTIM ADVOCATES ARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINED TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE. OUR PUBLIC ADVOCACY EFFORTS ENSURE THAT POLICIES, RULES AND PROCEDURES RESPECT VICTIMS AND THEIR NEED FOR ASSISTANCE, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PRIVACY.CVAC PROVIDES COUNSELING TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP SESSIONS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLING CAUSES OF TRAUMA AND DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING MECHANISMS.