NORTHWEST VICTIM SERVICES (NVS)

 

                                              The Heartbeat for Victims

Northwest Victim Services
6023 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

ph: 215.438.4410
fax: 215.438.2933
alt: 267.808.0350 Melany Nelson, Executive Director

mpn@northwestvictimservices.org

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About NVS

In 1981, the Community Safety Program of Northwest Interfaith Movement began as the first community based victim service program in Philadelphia.  The Community Safety Program became an independent nonprofit organization incorporated under the name of Northwest Victim Services (NVS) in 1986.  Six additional community based victim service agencies in Philadelphia have modeled their organizations after NVS and all of these programs have relied on NVS for technical assistance and expertise. During its first year as an independent agency, NVS provided service to 800 crime victims in the14th police district.  The number of victims served, as well as the type of services provided, has grown over the last 30 years.  During 2016/2017 fiscal year, NVS provided services to over 1,200 crime victims in the 5th,14th, 35th, and 39th police districts.  Services provided include crisis/ supportive counseling, accompaniment, financial assistance, and information/referral. In addition to providing services to crime victims, NVS provides community programs to increase safety and knowledge of NVS's services.  NVS works closely with local / citywide community groups and agencies including the District Attorney’s Office, police, and government agencies such as the Social Security Administration and plays an active role in the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy and several state and local community task forces. Please see below for NVS's mission, staff, and Board of Directors.  

Mission of NVS

To provide prompt, effective and holistic services to all victims of crime in Northwest Philadelphia while increasing prevention strategies to elevate community safety.

                                 

Vision

To permanently alter the way, we treat victims of crime in Northwest Philadelphia.

 

                         VALUES

 Northwest Victim Services values six principles when aiding victims of crimes and the Northwest community.  These principles are: Community, Empathy, Dignity, Reliability, Competence, and Confidentiality.

 We practice each of these values in the following ways:

  • Community:  We strive to meet the needs of the individuals and the communities we serve.  We foster and utilize the community’s support as partners to aid crime victims and reduce crime. Our Board and staff reflect the communities we serve.
  • Empathy:  We work alongside crime victims as empathetic allies.
  • Dignity: We empower clients to advocate for themselves, treating them as individuals and providing them with choices that reflect their individual needs.
  • Reliability:  We are present for clients and responsive to their needs, including providing information and resources to address questions if we do not have the answers.  We support staff so that they can reliably support clients.
  • Competence: We are trained professionals, knowledgeable in the best practices in our field. We are a learning organization, continuously seeking to improve upon our knowledge and skills to better serve our clients and the community.
  • Confidentiality:  We honor and uphold the vital importance of preserving client confidentiality at all times.

 

 

 NVS Board of Directors
2019/2020


 

Mark Moore, President

Kevin Raphael, Treasurer

Denise Byrd, Secretary

Cristsandra Penn

Patrice Fisher

Lori A. Dumas

Dr. Leonard Mason

Gail Mitchell

          Pedro Rodriguez

          Dr. Joann Cozza

               Pastor Robert Coombe

 

     Advisory Board Member

        Patricia A. Payne, Chair

                 Reverend Leroy Miles

                  Reverend Nick Taliaferro

                 Derrick Sawyer

 


 


 



 

 

 



NVS Staff


   Executive Director,          Melany P. Nelson

    Court Advocate, Wedney Louissaint

    Victim Advocate, Alfreda Strand

    Victim Advocate, Kwaminah Greer

Project Outreach Advocate,Shameekah Moore

 Aministrative Assistance, La'Wanda Hawkins

                          

 

 

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Northwest Victim Services
6023 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

ph: 215.438.4410
fax: 215.438.2933
alt: 267.808.0350 Melany Nelson, Executive Director

mpn@northwestvictimservices.org