Our Impact

In 2024 CVAC served

In 2024 CVAC served

Crime Victims Assistance Center | Binghamton, New York
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people via counseling, advocacy, legal and case management services.
Crime Victims Assistance Center | Binghamton, New York
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children through Broome & Chenango County’s Child Advocacy Center.
Crime Victims Assistance Center | Binghamton, New York
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adults and children who received prevention & education.

Our History

Our History

CVAC is a unique resource that offers a safe & welcoming environment for those who have been a victim of, or affected by crime. Our counselors and advocates provide free, trauma-informed, supportive services with compassion to survivors.

Crime Victims Assistance Center | Binghamton, New York

1978

1978

The Rape & Abuse Center began to provide the 24-hour crisis line.

1986

1986

The Rape & Abuse Crisis Center became an independent agency.

1988

1988

The Board of Directors voted to expand agency services to support all innocent victims of crime.

1989

1989

The Board of Directors voted to change the agency’s name to Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc.

1990

1990

CVAC became a United Way Member Agency.

1995

1995

NYS Department of Health Rape Crisis Program approved CVAC to certify and train rape crisis counselors for the confidentiality privilege.

2008

2008

CVAC celebrated the 20th anniversary of the 24-hour crisis line.

2009

2009

CVAC responded to, and received grants to open a satellite office to address the needs of victims and their families of the American Civic Association shooting on April 3rd.

2010

2010

CVAC, together with partners, sponsored a state-wide training on trauma informed care with nearly 150 attendees.

2011

2011

CVAC began reviewing and responding to Domestic Incident Reports at the Binghamton Police Department.

2013

2013

CVAC created a victim impact panel for those charged with domestic violence-related charges.

2015

2015

The Safe Harbour program began to serve victims of trafficking and piloted the Broome County Human Trafficking Task Force.

2016

2016

With New York State’s Enough is Enough (Ed. Law 129-B) funding, CVAC created a position & program to begin partnerships with four local campuses.

2019

2019

CVAC celebrated 40 years of serving victims and educating the community of Broome County.

2021

2021

CVAC was provided office space within the Violence Abuse & Rape Crisis Center on Binghamton University Campus.

2022

2022

CVAC began providing on-site forensic medical exams through the Child Advocacy Center.

2024

2024

CVAC launched the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) with the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. This program equips officers with a research-based screening tool to identify individuals in a high-risk domestic violence situation and connect them to an advocate.