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
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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.
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
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