The
Network was created in 1979 to provide support and technical assistance for advocates in
the emerging field of Victim Assistance and Witness Management. Twenty years later, the
rights of crime victims have evolved and the field of advocacy is becoming a firmly
established profession within the fields of criminal justice and social services. The
Network has been an important entity promoting these rights and establishing standards for
professional training and services.
Priorities of The Network include developing and promoting
legislation that positively impacts crime victims, providing exceptional training on
cutting edge issues and promoting public awareness regarding the rights and needs of crime
victims. The Network now represents hundreds of individuals and agencies statewide who
serve victims and witnesses.
The efforts of this "Network of Networks" has
yielded significant results and major changes in the areas of:
 | Public Awareness of Victim Rights |
| Increased Sensitivity to Victim Issues |
| Annual Professional Training |
| Technical Assistance |
| Community Crisis Response Training |
| Legislation Impacting Victim Rights |
Why Join?
Over the years, the Network has gained both state and national
recognition as the voice for crime victims in Florida.
Who Should Join?
| Victim Witness Service Providers |
| Local and State Law Enforcement Officers |
| Attorneys |
| Judges and Court Administrators |
| Victims and Survivors |
| Business and Corporations concerned about the impact of crime on
their employees |
| Students majoring in related fields |
Membership privileges and Benefits
| Reduced Registration at the Annual Training Conference and other
training opportunities coordinated and provided by the FNVWS. |
| Free subscription to the FNVWS Newsletter which announces
resources, upcoming trainings, and legislative information. |
| Voting rights at membership meetings and in Board of Directors
Election |
Membership and Annual Dues
| Regular Member ($25) |
Florida residents who provide direct services to
victims or witnesses or act as consultants, administrators, educators, researchers or
volunteers in victim services.
| Agency Member ($75) |
Groups or organizations who provide victim or
witnesses, volunteer services, administration, or consultation. An Agency Membership
receives 5 newsletters.
| Associate/Student ($10) |
Persons interested in victim or witness issues,
reside in or outside of Florida, who are not involved in direct victim services.
| Patron Member ($100) |
Residents or non-residents of Florida who choose
to financially support the FNVWS.
Voting rights are subject to eligibility. |
