Victim Service Center

What Victim Service Center does

Victim Service Center of Central Florida (VSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It is the Certified Rape Crisis Center for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties, providing free and confidential services to survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic circumstances. Core services include a 24/7 crisis helpline (407-500-HEAL), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) forensic examinations delivered in partnership with hospitals, individual and group therapy (including EMDR and DBT modalities), victim advocacy and court accompaniment, and prevention education for schools and community organizations. Specialized programming addresses neurodivergent survivors (UCF CARD partnership), LGBTQ+ clients (Zebra Coalition partnership), and Spanish-speaking populations.

VSC is funded through a mix of federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, State of Florida appropriations, individual and corporate donations, and event-based sponsorships (Cheers to Change, #DenimDay). All direct services are provided free of charge to clients; the organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors (chaired by Adela Hathaway) and currently employs 11-50 staff. Recent strategic initiatives include the 'Emotions in Motion' expressive-arts program launched with Orlando Ballet in November 2025, a VSC Podcast series, online continuing-education courses via Canvas LMS, and a structured leadership transition in which Program Director Catherine 'Catt' Raley will assume the Executive Director role on September 16, 2026, succeeding Lui Damiani after his 13-year tenure.

Name

Victim Service Center

Legal name

Victim Service Center of Central Florida, Inc.

Website

https://victimservicecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Victim Service Center of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 and the Certified Rape Crisis Center for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties, providing free 24/7 crisis intervention, forensic examinations, therapy, and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and violent crime in Central Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim and Crisis Intervention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Forensic & Correctional Behavioral Health Services (HLAFACAM), Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Response (School-Based) (EDAKAMAF)

Keywords

• Victim crisis services
• Sexual assault support
• Forensic medical examinations
• Trauma therapy programs
• Rape crisis intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary funding from government grants including VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) awards from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Also supported by State of Florida funding.
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals, organizations, and corporate sponsors. Tax-deductible contributions as registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID: 75-2978885).
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship program through events like 'Cheers to Change' and '#DenimDay' fundraising campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Victim Service Center of Central Florida provides free and confidential trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and other traumatic circumstances. Core services include a 24/7 crisis helpline, SANE-certified forensic examinations, individual and group therapy, victim advocacy and court accompaniment, and community prevention education. All services are delivered at no cost to clients throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.

Product overview

Victim Service Center of Central Florida is a Certified Rape Crisis Center serving Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties that provides free and confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, therapy, and support services to survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic circumstances. The organization's service portfolio centers on core direct-service programs including 24/7 crisis helpline response, forensic and medical examination services, individual and group therapy, victim advocacy, and community prevention education. Additional offerings include the VSC Podcast (educational content series), the Emotions in Motion healing-through-movement program developed with Orlando Ballet, and online courses delivered through Canvas LMS. All services are provided free of charge to clients and operate from a trauma-informed, survivor-centered care framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Intervention and 24/7 Helpline Services 24/7 crisis helpline providing immediate emotional support, crisis counseling, and triage for survivors of sexual assault and violent crime across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties via 407-500-HEAL.
• Forensic and Medical Services Sexual assault forensic examinations, evidence collection (including DNA), and medical care delivered by SANE-certified examiners at confidential facilities and partner hospitals for victims of sexual violence.
• Therapy and Support Services Individual and group therapy sessions, trauma-informed counseling, EMDR, and DBT for trauma recovery of survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic circumstances.
• Advocacy and Crisis Services Victim advocacy including crisis intervention, case management, court accompaniment, and criminal justice education for survivors navigating recovery and legal processes.
• Prevention Education Programs Trainings, presentations, and educational programs for schools, colleges, and community organizations on sexual assault awareness and prevention.
• VSC Podcast Podcast series featuring conversations with professionals serving survivors and victims of trauma, addressing nightlife safety, neurodivergence, healthy relationships, trauma recovery, and prevention education.
• Emotions in Motion Program Healing-through-movement program developed with Orlando Ballet using guided choreography and expressive dance to help survivors of violence, abuse, and trauma explore and process emotions.
• Online Courses (Canvas LMS) Online educational courses delivered through the Canvas learning management system, providing accessible training and educational content for community members and professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 155,844 people reached through outreach efforts
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Orlando BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Partnership between VSC and Orlando Ballet's Community Enrichment Division to deliver 'Emotions in Motion' - a healing-through-movement program using guided choreography and expressive dance to help survivors of violence, abuse, and trauma explore and process emotions. The program combines VSC's therapeutic expertise with Orlando Ballet's creative movement capabilities, requiring no prior dance experience from participants.
• Orlando Health Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partnership for forensic examination services where VSC provides Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services. This partnership was central to a lawsuit filed in 2026 regarding standard of care for sexual assault forensic care, highlighting the critical role of certified examiners in prosecution cases.
• UCF Victim ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with University of Central Florida Victim Services to support campus-specific resources and safety initiatives for college students who face elevated risk of assault in nightlife environments and during the 'red zone' months.
• Zebra CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide an advocate specifically dedicated to working with LGBTQ+ clients who face disproportionate rates of marginalization, discrimination and violence, and are more than 3 times as likely to experience sexual violence.
• UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UCF CARD to understand the intersection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sexual violence prevention, supporting neurodivergent individuals who face unique safety challenges and elevated violence risk.
• Brandi Godbee (VSC Lead Therapist)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-creator of Emotions in Motion program. Brandi is Lead Therapist/Clinical Manager at VSC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor, providing clinical oversight for the dance therapy initiative.
• Shane Bland (Orlando Ballet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-creator of Emotions in Motion program. Shane is Head of Community Enrichment at Orlando Ballet, bringing artistic perspective on choreography and physical expression for emotional release and community building.
• Seminole County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Keri Higby, Program Specialist who created the S.A.F.E. Women's Self-Defense program, bringing over a decade of experience in crime prevention, empowerment education, and community safety through VSC podcast and training.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuffueEwgTHt44lOG-yQiwA
• Facebookfacebook.com/vscflorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/9422602/admin/feed/posts
• Instagraminstagram.com/vscflorida
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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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