Crime Victim Services

What Crime Victim Services does

Crime Victim Services (CVS) is a nonprofit victim advocacy organization headquartered in Lima, Ohio, operating continuously since 1981 to support victims of crime and violence across Allen County and the surrounding region. The organization delivers services at no cost to clients through nine distinct programs, including a 24/7 crisis line (1-877-867-7273), hospital and legal advocacy, the Day One Program for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, a Child Advocacy Center for sexually abused children, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Elder Victim Ministry, prevention education reaching 3,549 youth, and — until its 2026 transition to Allen County Guardian Services Board — the Volunteer Guardian Program for vulnerable adults.

The organization is staff- and volunteer-intensive, with 106 combined personnel supported by a 50+ partner ecosystem of local businesses, community venues, and government entities. CVS also runs customizable training workshops for educators and community leaders on topics including consent culture, bystander intervention, human trafficking, trauma neurobiology, and child sexual abuse recognition. The technology footprint is minimal: a Wix-hosted public website with web chat, active social media accounts on five platforms, and standard phone/text crisis intake — no proprietary platform, API, or data infrastructure is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through a mix of donations and individual fundraising (via GiveButter), corporate program sponsorship, and government grants including Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. Services are provided free of charge, positioning CVS as an accessibility-first, grant-and-donation-supported safety-net provider rather than a fee-for-service entity. The 2026 transition of the Volunteer Guardian Program to a dedicated guardianship entity represents a deliberate refocusing of CVS's mission on core victim advocacy rather than expansion of its service portfolio.

Name

Crime Victim Services

Legal name

Crime Victim Services

Website

https://crimevictimservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crime Victim Services is a Lima, Ohio-based nonprofit founded in 1981 that delivers free victim advocacy through nine programs — including a 24/7 crisis line, hospital and legal advocacy, Day One sexual violence services, CASA, and a Child Advocacy Center — serving thousands of crime victims and at-risk youth annually across Allen County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy and Crisis Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Crisis intervention support
• Child advocacy programs
• Sexual violence services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support victim services programs
2. Program Sponsorship: Corporate and organizational sponsorships for programs and events
3. Government Grants: Funding from government sources including VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grants and other victim assistance funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crime Victim Services is an Ohio-based nonprofit that provides free, direct advocacy and crisis-support services to individuals affected by crime, violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through nine distinct programs. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis line, hospital and legal advocacy, the Day One program for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, a Child Advocacy Center, CASA court advocacy for abused children, the Volunteer Guardian Program for vulnerable adults, Elder Victim Ministry, and prevention education for youth and community members.

Product overview

Crime Victim Services is a nonprofit victim advocacy organization offering nine distinct programs that serve thousands of people each year. The organization provides direct victim services including a 24/7 crisis line (1-877-867-7273), hospital and legal advocacy, case management, and a Child Advocacy Center for children who have been sexually abused. The Day One Program serves survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking with comprehensive support services. Additional programs include CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for abused and neglected children, the Volunteer Guardian Program for vulnerable adults (transitioning to Allen County Guardian Services Board in 2026), Elder Victim Ministry, and Prevention Education including youth anti-violence programs. The organization also offers training workshops for community members on topics like consent, bystandander intervention, trauma, and child abuse recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Day One: Program serving survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, providing 24/7 crisis line, hospital advocacy, legal advocacy, campus advocacy, crisis intervention, and case management

Products and services

• Day One Program Comprehensive survivor services for individuals affected by sexual violence and human trafficking, providing a 24/7 crisis line, 24/7 hospital advocacy, legal advocacy, campus advocacy, crisis intervention, and case management with supportive services.
• Child Advocacy Center Local center serving children who have been sexually abused, providing specialized advocacy and support services for child victims and their non-offending family members.
• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program advocating for abused and neglected children in court proceedings by assigning trained volunteer advocates who represent the child's best interests throughout the judicial process.
• Volunteer Guardian Program Program that recruited, trained, and supported volunteers to serve as guardians for vulnerable adults, providing ongoing advocacy and building meaningful relationships with protected persons.
• Elder Victim Ministry Program dedicated to supporting elderly victims of crime and abuse, providing specialized advocacy services for vulnerable older adults, including financial fraud and scam awareness.
• Prevention Education Educational programs including anti-violence education for youth, anti-violence summer retreats, and community training workshops on topics such as bystander intervention, healthy relationships, recognizing abuse, consent, human trafficking, and trauma.
• 24/7 Crisis Line Round-the-clock crisis hotline (1-877-867-7273) providing immediate support, risk assessment, and resource connection to crime victims at any time via phone, text, or web chat.
• Legal Advocacy Legal support and advocacy services helping crime victims navigate the criminal justice system, understand their rights, accompany them through proceedings, and pursue justice and restitution.
• Victim Rights Services Services focused on upholding and educating victims about their legal rights throughout the criminal justice process, including processing Victim Rights Request (VRR) forms and supporting victims' exercise of statutory rights.
• Training Workshops Customizable training workshops for community leaders and educators covering topics including Cultivating a Culture of Consent, Bystander Intervention Techniques, Human Trafficking 101, Caring Askable Adults, Inclusion & Allyship, Neurobiology of Trauma, Darkness to Light (Recognizing & Responding to Child Sexual Abuse), Financial Fraud and Scams, Elder Victimization, Sexual Violence 101, Teens & Trauma, and Erin's Law training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,235 victims served in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allen County Guardian Services Board (GSB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Transitioning the Volunteer Guardian Program from Crime Victim Services to the Allen County Guardian Services Board. CVS collaborated with GSB since the program's beginning in 2017. GSB was founded in 2021 and has been actively appointed to cases since 2022. CVS will continue to work with GSB throughout 2026 to effectively transition the program.
• Lima MallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual Assault Awareness Month display location during April 2026
• Central District BuildingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual Assault Awareness Month display location during April 2026
• Phoenix NutritionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay One program partner for Sexual Assault Awareness Month with themed drink and donations
• Vibe Coffeehouse & CaféminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay One program partner with coffee cup sticker advertising for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Reservation AlleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay One program partner with coffee cup sticker advertising for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Madhouse Designs, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay One program partner selling themed t-shirts with donations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Bradfield Community CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual Assault Services Program Partner and venue for 3rd Annual Pound & Paint event on April 24, 2026
• Lady Redd FitnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual Assault Services Program Partner
• Plush Cookie CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual Assault Services Program Partner

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National nonprofit operating the largest U.S. sexual assault hotline and victim services programs; CVS's Day One program for sexual violence and human trafficking survivors addresses the same population with a community-based, in-person service model that complements RAINN's national hotline.
• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and membership organization for Child Advocacy Centers, directly comparable to CVS's Child Advocacy Center program that serves abused children through forensic interviews and advocacy.
• National Center for Victims of Crime: National advocacy and resource organization for crime victims covering legal advocacy, victim rights education, and resource referral — overlapping directly with CVS's Victim Rights Services and legal advocacy offerings.
• National CASA/GAL Association for Children: National network overseeing Court Appointed Special Advocate programs, of which CVS's CASA is a local affiliate; same volunteer-advocate-for-child model and court-integration approach.

Regional players

• Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Statewide sexual violence coalition in Ohio providing direct alignment with CVS's Day One sexual violence services and statewide policy/coordination role for rape crisis centers across Ohio.
• Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Statewide coalition providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy for Ohio domestic violence programs; serves the same Ohio-based victim population as CVS and acts as a peer/umbrella organization for local direct-service agencies.

Emerging players

• Polaris Project: National anti-trafficking organization operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline; directly comparable to CVS's Day One program human trafficking component but at a national hotline scale rather than community-based casework.

Direct peers

• VictimConnect Resource Center (NCVLI): NCVLI operates a national victim hotline and resource referral center; comparable to CVS's 24/7 crisis line and victim rights education function, though delivered at national rather than community scale.
• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention education; CVS delivers Darkness to Light training as part of its workshop catalog and runs parallel anti-violence youth education reaching 3,549 youth annually.
• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based victim services nonprofit providing hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, and case management across crime victim categories; comparable operating model to CVS at a much larger urban scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqJE2iHLBugzu8dWDPDfkVA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/DayOneofCrimeVictimServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crimevictimservices/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/crimevictimservices
• TikToktiktok.com/@crimevictimservices

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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