Serving Victims of Crime for 50 Years
2026 marks a powerful milestone for The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children as the organization celebrates 50 years of serving Central Texas. The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children began in 1976 as the Waco Rape Crisis Center and over the last 50 years has grown into an umbrella agency with three distinct client-facing programs – the Children’s Advocacy Center, the Victims Center and Prevention and Education.
For five decades, The Advocacy Center has stood beside children and adults impacted by crime, providing safety, healing and hope. What began as a grassroots effort has evolved into a comprehensive support system serving individuals and families across six counties — always at no cost to clients. Through its Children’s Advocacy Center, the organization provides coordinated, child-friendly services for young survivors of abuse. The Victims Center offers crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy for victims of violent crime. Prevention and Education works proactively within the community to reduce violence through outreach and training.
Advocacy Center for Crime Victims & Children
3312 Hillcrest Drive
254-752-9330
advocacycntr.org
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