The National Black Crime Victim Services Coalition is recruiting members. We are asking all interested crime victim services policymakers, providers, and crime victims (regardless of race), as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, to join the NBCVSC. Membership is free and a newsletter and other benefits are planned. To join, visit http://subscribepage.com/nbcvs. You can e-mail NBCVSC at nbcvsc@yahoo.com. Please, sign-up and spread the word!
NBCVSC Focus
The National Black Crime Victim Services Coalition will serve as: (1) an independent voice and advocate for Black crime victims, communities, and schools; (2) a forum and clearinghouse for the exchange of ideas and information, problem-solving strategies, and skill development that speaks to the needs of Black crime victim services providers and Black crime victims; and (3) a training and technical assistance resource for Black crime victims, service providers, policymakers, and those they serve.
Background on the Coalition
The National Black Crime Victim Services Coalition (NBCVSC) is an action-oriented network, practice and research platform, information clearinghouse, and training and technical assistance resource for Black crime victims, victim service providers, policymakers, professionals, and those they serve.
The NBCVSC is in the embryonic stage of its development, so bear with us as we create the communication and management infrastructure to propel this exciting initiative!
Addressing the Needs of Unserved and Underserved Black Crime Victims, Policymakers, and Service Providers
Literally, hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent each year on crime victim services by the U.S. Department of Justice and states. Yet, the largest demographic of underserved and unserved crime victims- Black Americans- are not receiving their fair share of funding, jobs, and contracts. It is time for a change!
The mainstream government agencies and organizations responsible for funding and supporting the crime victim services field are not adequately addressing the needs of Black crime victims and Black crime victim services organizations. Black crime victims are more likely to be denied compensation or not receive services than White crime victims, despite disproportionately higher rates of victimization.
Further, the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime continues to struggle with addressing the needs of Black crime victims, and developing effective relationships with those that serve them. Black crime victims receive a paltry share of compensation and services, Black crime victim services providers receive a relatively small share of the dollars spent on service provision and technical assistance, and Black crime victim services professionals (including consultants and subject matter experts) are underpaid, underutilized, and (in some cases) under attack.
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