Established in 1978...The California Crime Victims Assistance Association (CCVAA) is a professional organization serving every Victim/Witness Assistance Program in the state.  The Victim Services Training Institute (CVSTI) was founded in 2001 by the California Crime Victims Assistance Association (CCVAA), formerly known as the California Victim/Witness Coordinating Council (CVWCC). 

Each of the 58 counties in California and Los Angeles City has a Victim/Witness Coordinator and they comprise the membership of the Association.  In 1982, the Association was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization.  In accordance with California Penal Code Section 13835, Victim/Witness Programs provide needed services to all victims and witnesses of crime and encourage their cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of the offender. 

The mission of the California Crime Victim Assistance Association (CCVAA) is to advocate for crime victims' rights and support Victim/Witness Assistance Programs that promote quality services for all crime victims and witnesses consistent with California law.

We provide members with a forum for training, information sharing and collaboration which ensures consistent, quality services throughout California.  We advocate for funding and legislation for Victim/Witness Assistance Programs.   

Training Questions or Comments Contact:

Your Local Victim/Witness Agency Director

 

California Crime Victims Assistance Association

1809 S Street, Ste 101-305

Sacramento, CA 95811-6736

Website Questions Contact:

Kelly L. Wilson

klwilson@co.slo.ca.us