Crime Victims Treatment Center

What Crime Victims Treatment Center does

Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 in New York City that delivers a comprehensive, trauma-informed continuum of services to survivors of interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, community violence, homicide bereavement, and incarcerated sexual violence. Core service lines include 24/7 Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) coverage and volunteer rape-crisis advocacy at six partner hospital emergency departments (Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, Northwell Greenwich Village, Brookdale University Hospital, NYU Langone Brooklyn, and Long Island Jewish Forest Hills), office-based individual and group therapy in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, psychiatric consultation, complementary therapies (acupuncture, art therapy, equine therapy via Pegasus NYC, therapeutic writing), legal advocacy (immigration relief, family court, orders of protection), OVS compensation filing, and a statewide PREA program serving 13 NYSDOCCS correctional facilities plus two federal Bureau of Prisons facilities.

The organization also operates the SAFE Training Institute, an NYSDOH- and IAFN-approved training program offering a 40-hour Adult/Adolescent SAFE course (HRSA-funded for eligible RNs, $675/$475 for other providers), an Advanced Practitioner SAFE course at $150, and Mock Trial Training in partnership with the DA's Office and the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault. CVTC additionally runs prevention programming across three channels: the Enough Is Enough campus program funded by the NY State Governor's Office, the Seeds of Hope K-12 program, and the OutSmartNYC nightlife initiative. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations are delivered through in-person staffing, phone intake, and standard web/social channels. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, led by Executive Director Christopher Bromson since 2017, and maintains an 11–50 employee core with 400+ trained volunteers.

CVTC's revenue model is grant- and donation-funded: services to survivors are provided at no charge, while the cost base is covered by government grants (HRSA, NY State Governor's Office, NY State Office of Victim Services, NYSDOCCS), individual donations (one-time and recurring, plus $20 merchandise), annual fundraising galas (Gala 2023, 2025, 2026), peer-to-peer and TCS NYC Marathon team fundraising ($4,000 runner minimum), and modest fee-for-service revenue from SAFE Training courses for non-RN providers. Distribution is entirely domestic (NYC metropolitan area plus statewide PREA reach), with no disclosed technology licensing, product sales, or commercial contracting outside the mission.

Name

Crime Victims Treatment Center

Legal name

Crime Victims Treatment Center

Website

https://cvtcnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crime Victims Treatment Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 in New York City providing free, trauma-informed crisis, forensic, therapeutic, legal, and prevention services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and other interpersonal violence across NYC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Services and Trauma Recovery

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Response (School-Based) (EDAKAMAF)

Keywords

• Trauma-focused therapy
• Sexual assault services
• Victim advocacy programs
• Crisis intervention services
• Forensic examiner training

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: CVTC receives grant funding from government sources including HRSA for SAFE training programs and NY State Governor's Office for the Enough Is Enough campus program. Additional funding from NY State Office of Victims Services for crime victim compensation support.
2. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters via online checkout platforms. Donors receive merchandise perks through CVTC Tee purchases ($20).
3. Merchandise Sales: CVTC sells branded merchandise including t-shirts ($20) with proceeds supporting survivor services.
4. Gala Event Revenue: Annual fundraising galas with ticket sales, silent auctions, and honoree recognition events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CVTC provides free, trauma-informed services to survivors of interpersonal violence including crisis intervention via volunteer advocates at six partner hospital emergency departments, individual and group trauma-focused therapy, psychiatric evaluation, legal advocacy (immigration relief, family court, orders of protection), SAFE forensic examination, and statewide PREA services for incarcerated survivors. The organization also operates the SAFE Training Institute certifying healthcare providers and delivers prevention education in K-12 schools, colleges, and NYC nightlife venues.

Product overview

Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of trauma-informed services for survivors of interpersonal violence. The organization operates as a unified service model rather than a modular software platform. Core clinical services include crisis intervention through volunteer advocates at partner hospital emergency departments, individual and group trauma-focused therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and complementary therapies (acupuncture, art therapy, equine therapy). The SAFE Training Institute provides professional healthcare training for Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners. Legal Services offers immigration relief, family court support, and criminal justice advocacy. The PREA Program serves incarcerated survivors across New York State. Prevention programming includes K-12 school-based Seeds of Hope, OutSmartNYC nightlife initiative, and the Enough Is Enough campus program. All services are confidential and provided free of charge, with clinical services available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Intervention Services State-certified volunteer rape crisis and domestic violence advocates available during overnight hours and weekends at six partner hospital emergency departments, providing crisis counseling, emotional support, criminal justice information, advocacy, and OVS claim assistance to survivors of interpersonal violence.
• Individual Trauma-Focused Therapy Licensed clinicians provide expert treatment for interpersonal trauma and violence symptoms including PTSD, creating a safe space to process experiences and support healing. Services are available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
• Group Therapy Tailored support groups including Female-Identified Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Male-Identified Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (NYC's only free program), Female-Identified Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault, Female-Identified Adult Survivors of Domestic Violence, DBT Skills, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, Art Therapy, Therapeutic Writing, and Auricular Acupuncture.
• SAFE Training Institute Comprehensive training for healthcare providers to become Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs), including a 40-hour Adult/Adolescent SAFE course approved by NYSDOH and IAFN ($475-$675; free for grant-eligible RNs via HRSA), Advanced Practitioner SAFE Course ($150 per person), and Mock Trial Training for court testimony preparation.
• Legal Services Program Legal advocacy and support for crime survivors including immigration relief (U-Visa/T-Visa/VAWA applications), Family Court assistance, Orders of Protection, police report assistance, DA's Office advocacy, housing and disability rights, and general legal advice. Legal Helpline available at (212) 683-0605 weekdays 9am-5pm.
• PREA Program (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Advocacy and therapy services for incarcerated survivors of sexual violence and harassment across New York State. CVTC serves survivors at 13 NYSDOCCS correctional facilities and coordinates statewide PREA response for all NYSDOCCS facilities, including the statewide PREA helpline (dial 777 from any phone in NY correctional facility).
• OVS Crime Victims Compensation Assistance Assistance filing claims with New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) for reimbursement of medical expenses, lost wages, burial costs, and other financial burdens resulting from being a crime victim.
• SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Program Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners provide compassionate, survivor-centered, trauma-informed care at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside emergency departments, available 24 hours a day, with 20-year forensic evidence preservation.
• Traumatic Loss and Bereavement Program Support services for families of homicide victims including assistance with OVS compensation filing, advocacy with hospitals, police, DA's Office, immigration assistance, and trauma-focused therapy.
• Complementary Therapy Services Alternative therapy modalities including acupuncture, meditation, guided imagery, art therapy, equine therapy (via Pegasus NYC partnership), and narrative writing offered in conjunction with trauma-focused psychotherapy to reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.
• Psychiatric Evaluation Services Psychiatric evaluation, consultation, treatment and medication supervision for clients suffering from severe PTSD symptoms, available at no charge to current CVTC therapy clients.
• K-12 School-Based Prevention Programs (Seeds of Hope) Seeds of Hope Program offering age-appropriate curricula for K-12 students addressing Positive Identity, Building Healthy Relationships, Bystander Intervention, and Leading for Change. Includes Trauma-Informed Schools initiative for education professionals.
• OutSmartNYC Nightlife Program Healthy nightlife project offering industry-specific education, training, and resources to help nightlife professionals prevent and respond to sexual violence. Partners with NYC-based prevention programs and nightlife industry staff to train on affirmative consent, bystander intervention, and safe space creation.
• Enough Is Enough Campus Program Free support to colleges and universities to prevent and respond to domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence through education, training, awareness campaigns, and coordinated community response. Funded by the NY State Governor's Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.
• Volunteer Advocate Program 40-hour training program for volunteer crisis counselors who provide emotional support and advocacy to survivors at partner hospital emergency departments including Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, Lenox Health Greenwich Village, Brookdale Hospital, NYU-Brooklyn, and Long Island Jewish Forest Hills.
• Advocacy Services System advocacy on behalf of survivors with hospitals, NYPD, District Attorney's Offices, NYCHA, and public benefit providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,600+ survivors served clinically per reporting period
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mount Sinai WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital where CVTC Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs) provide 24/7 compassionate, trauma-informed care to sexual assault survivors seeking treatment in the emergency department.
• Mount Sinai MorningsidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital where CVTC Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs) provide 24/7 compassionate, trauma-informed care to sexual assault survivors seeking treatment in the emergency department.
• Northwell Greenwich Village (formerly Lenox Health Greenwich Village)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing emergency department services for sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors with CVTC volunteer advocates and SAFE support.
• Brookdale University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing emergency department services for sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors with CVTC volunteer advocates and SAFE support.
• NYU Langone BrooklyncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital (newly added) providing emergency department services for sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors with CVTC volunteer advocates.
• Long Island Jewish Forest HillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing emergency department services for sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors with CVTC volunteer advocates and SAFE support.
• District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Mock Trial Training, preparing Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners to provide expert testimony in criminal court through didactic information, fact pattern presentation, and cross-examination practice.
• New York City Alliance Against Sexual AssaultcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mock Trial Training for SAFEs, supporting preparation for expert witness testimony in criminal court proceedings.
• Pegasus NYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine therapy program partner providing unique therapeutic services for CVTC clients through horse-assisted therapy sessions.
• NYSDOCCS (New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVTC provides advocacy and therapy to incarcerated survivors at 13 correctional facilities and assumed statewide coordination for NY's PREA program, working with rape crisis programs across the state.
• NYC Nightlife Venues and Entertainment SpacesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutSmartNYC initiative partners with bars, venues, and nightlife spaces across NYC to train staff on affirmative consent, bystander intervention, and creating safe spaces.
• NYC Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnough Is Enough campus program collaborates with diverse teams of students, faculty, and staff at each campus to provide education, training, and coordinated community response to sexual violence.
• NYC Charter Schools and K-12 SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeeds of Hope Program partners with K-12 schools across NYC to deliver age-appropriate curricula on cultivating positive identity, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and leading for change.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: Safe Horizon is NYC's largest victim services nonprofit, providing crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, and shelter across all five boroughs. It is the closest comparable to CVTC in terms of multi-program trauma services delivery in the same geography.
• Sanctuary for Families: Sanctuary for Families is a NYC-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking through clinical, legal, and shelter services. It is directly comparable to CVTC in target population and integrated service model.
• The New York City Anti-Violence Project: AVP serves survivors of intimate partner violence and hate violence in NYC with counseling, advocacy, and legal services. It overlaps with CVTC on crisis intervention and trauma-focused support for survivors of interpersonal violence.
• Day One: Day One partners with NYC youth ages 12-24 experiencing dating violence with crisis support, counseling, and legal advocacy. It is comparable to CVTC as a NYC-based victim services nonprofit serving an overlapping survivor population.
• The Network/La Red: The Network/La Red is a Boston-area domestic violence nonprofit offering crisis intervention, support groups, and advocacy. It is comparable to CVTC's intimate partner violence programming on a similar operating model but in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S. It is a broad incumbent to CVTC's SAFE and survivor services, operating at national scale rather than local NYC focus.
• New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA): NYSCASA is the statewide coalition supporting rape crisis programs across New York. It is comparable to CVTC as a coordination body for sexual assault services and an existing partner within the NYS victim services ecosystem.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates 24/7 crisis intervention across the U.S. via phone, chat, and text. It is a broad incumbent comparable to CVTC's crisis intervention and helpline services but at a national scale.

Emerging players

• Joyful Heart Foundation: Founded by Mariska Hargitay, Joyful Heart Foundation focuses on healing, advocacy, and policy reform around sexual assault, family violence, and child abuse. It is comparable to CVTC's policy and survivor-healing mission but operates more as a national advocacy organization than direct service provider.

Others

• NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault: NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault is a policy and training coalition in NYC that partners with CVTC on Mock Trial Training for SAFEs. It is an adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a direct clinical service peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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