The effects of victimization may linger for years, and the process of recovery demands strength, resourcefulness, and tenacity. Yet we know, despite the challenges, most crime victims have the power to reclaim, strengthen, and transform their lives in unexpected ways. CTSS offers specific support services that allow crime survivors themselves to become “trauma-informed” and practiced in using well
ness skills that empower their recovery. We are unique in that our agency responds to victim/survivor needs without regard to type of crime, or if the crime has been reported, whether it has just happened or it is twenty years later. We are guided by our values:
➢ We educate and empower victims/survivors to experience well-being
➢ We recognize the involuntary relationship created between a victim/survivor and offender when crime is committed
➢ Our goal is to lessen the experience of shame and isolation common to those affected by crime
➢ Our focus is to keep services centered on victim/survivor needs
➢ We are interested in fostering healing and transformation regardless of when the crime was committed
➢ Through deep listening and compassionate action we hope to increase recognition of how crime survivors experience the criminal justice system
➢ We are inspired to expand the definition of justice and how it can be experienced
➢ We believe that it is important to increase true accountability in those that have harmed others – and that this contributes to everyone’s well-being and safety in the community
➢ Our purpose is to increase safety in the community by humanizing those impacted by crime
We provide education and training, trauma coaching and facilitated dialogue.
