CVU'S GOALS
· Strengthening sentencing laws for violent criminals
· Create a safer, more effective criminal rehabilitation and re-entry system
· Establish and protect fundamental rights for crime victims and their families
· Assist victims and their families in restoring their lives
INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY
Crime Victims United Issue/Advocacy staff works daily to shape policy decisions that affect public safety budgets, sentencing and parole laws, or victims and their families. Crime Victims United evaluates, monitors, and influences hundreds of legislative measures every year.
· Advising elected officials on public safety legislation
· Rallying victims and their families to let their voices be heard on public policy
· Working for stronger oversight/monitored re-entry by parolees into society
· Educating judges, district attorneys on changes to victims' rights laws
· Passing or defeating various ballot measures
· Conducting special events and a yearly "Victims' March on the Capitol"
RESTORING SHATTERED LIVES
Crime Victims United's non-profit foundation helps victims and their families cope with their loss and move their lives forward.
· Providing college scholarships for victims and their children
· Giving legal assistance to battered and abused women
· Guiding victims' families through the complex criminal justice system
· Representing crime victims in the national and state press
Since its founding in 1990, Crime Victims United's mission has been to support and strengthen public safety, promote balance in the criminal justice system and protect the rights of victims.
We are in need of donations to assist in our many programs (Victim support, parole hearing assistance, teddy bear/care packages for our youngest victims, victim rights legislation, and our victim scholarship fund). Financial assistance as well as in-kind donations will be appreciated.
Unrestricted funds allow us to pay for important everyday things, sometimes not covered by grant funds, that help to keep our agency doors open. Unrestricted funds help send our staff to victim outreach events, law enforcement conventions and training to learn up to date information on crime types and new ways crimes are perpetrated.
In-Kind donations of materials for victims are greatly appreciated. Donations of all kinds are welcomed.
Volunteers are needed to help in many areas of our organization. We are in need of help with our fundraising events (setting up, break down, manning booths, checking guests in, phones etc.) Volunteers will go through an interview process and training for our specific events and office needs.
Organization name
Crime Victims United
Tax id (EIN)
75-3030071
Mission Category
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations, Volunteers
Demographics Served
Youth & Children
Address
130 Maple Street #300Auburn, CA, US
Sacramento, CA, US
Placer, CA, US
CA, US
Roseville, CA, US