Our Mission

OUR MISSION

To respect the victims we serve by offering a compassionate response to the trauma experienced: providing emotional support, practical assistance, information on victim’s rights and the referrals necessary to help reduce the negative impact of victimization.

VISION: a community that assists in bridging the gap from hurt to hope with the intent to empower victims to take control of their experience as it becomes part of their life

CORE VALUES:

We value integrity

We value confidentiality

We value and respect supportive community relationships

We value and respect professional relationship with the RCMP, our Board, staff and volunteers

We value highly trained and skilled people that deliver quality services

We value a sincere compassionate and timely response for all

We value reliable services delivered in a non-judgmental manner for all

We value providing accountable and fiscally responsible quality services

About AIRDRIE & DISTRICT VICTIMS ASSISTANCE SOCIETY

ADVAS offers crisis response, follow-up, court support, information, and referrals to victims of crime and tragedy. Emergency services, including the RCMP and fire departments of the communities served, can request our attendance at a critical scene 24/7/365. ADVAS receives referrals from other police services, community agencies, the Crown, other victim services units and self-referrals. Visit our website for more information at www.airdrievictimassistance.com