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Our Mission
Provide services and support to Southern Alberta’s victims of crime and tragic circumstances
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Our head office is located in the city of Airdrie, located on Treaty 7 territory. Our region covers southern Alberta including the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy including Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai, the Tsuut'ina Nation and Stoney-Nakoda Nation, including the Goodstoney, Chiniki, and Bearspaw and the People of Metis Nation of Alberta.
We would like to acknowledge that we live and work on treaty territory. It is important to pay respect to all the indigenous peoples and honour their past, present and future. Together, we can learn and honour the ways of knowing of Indigenous Peoples, and all peoples, for future generations.
Our Values
We lead with compassion and empathy in all we do.
Humanity
We advocate for the fundamental worth of all people.
Rights & Dignity
We cultivate a safe and supportive space for all.
Inclusivity & Accessibility
Pillars of Service
Meet
Meet with victims of crime and act as a primary point of contact while they are involved in the criminal justice process.
Mitigate
Mitigate the impact of trauma and the effects of crime providing support, assistance, information, and resources.
Accompany
Accompany victims of crime to criminal justice meetings, appointments, and proceedings.
Refer
Refer victims of crime to justice system partners, specialized and community-based partners, and other local organizations to improve victim responses and enhance access to resources.
Coordinate
Coordinate a local team of volunteer advocates.
Engage
Engage with local communities at events such as parades, farmer’s markets, job fairs, Indigenous ceremonies, etc.
About Us
The Southern Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (SARVSS) provides a broad range of services under the Victims of Crime and Public Safety Act and Regulation, and in partnership with the Government of Alberta, the Alberta RCMP, specialized and community-based victim serving organizations, municipalities, and other local agencies. SARVSS assists victims of crime throughout the criminal justice process by providing the core services of information, support, and referrals. SARVSS also supports communities by providing resources and support to people undergoing loss and tragic circumstances.
Our Vision
Develop a nurturing community where safety, support, and empowerment thrive.