About Us

Many people are hurting because of an act of violence committed against them.  Anyone – men, women, and children may be affected by violence. There is hope and restoration at the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children. Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children began in 1976 as the Waco Rape Crisis Center. It has grown into an umbrella agency with three programs, the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC),The Victims Center, and Prevention and Education – offering many services to the hurting in our communities. 

Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a case, supports or defends or pleads on behalf of others.  ACCVC provides this support for ALL victims of crime, FREE of charge in 6 Central Texas Counties.