Supporting the rights and well-being of surviving loved ones of homicide and violent crime

Join us as we support and encourage victims and survivors here in North Carolina so that families can heal and communities are made stronger.

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Surviving loved ones of homicide victims are left with a lifetime of grief. We offer services that support them and promote their healing.

When a homicide occurs, the person whose life was taken is not the only victim. For each homicide, on average there are up to 10 surviving loved ones who are also victims.  We provide comprehensive services that address traumatic loss and complicated grief.  We train those who work with victims of crime to use victim-centered practices when responding to surviving loved ones of homicide victims.

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Support Services

We provide trauma-informed support for families and loved ones of victims after a life is taken or impacted by violence.

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Training

We develop and provide victim response training to service providers and allied professionals.

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Advocacy

We propose victim-related legislation and advocate for policy that impacts the rights of crime victims at the state level.

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We help people navigate life after a loved one is taken from them.

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Training Opportunities:

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Learn More About the Wendt Center
Join us for a powerful webinar series designed to equip victim service providers & behavioral health professionals with insights and practical strategies to support grieving children and adolescents impacted by homicide or gun violence.
Learn effective communication, supportive family responses, and ways to partner with school and other organizations to foster healing during these critical developmental stages interwoven with traumatic grief.

Webinar Session 1: Supporting Children Around Homicide Grief

Part 1: Monday, September 15th | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Part 2: Tuesday, September 16th | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

 

Webinar Session 2: Supporting Adolescents After Violence

Part 1: Tuesday, September 23rd | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday, September 24th | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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NCVAN Memorial Garden

The garden provides the opportunity to reflect on the special memories of loved ones, and its tranquility gives the sense of a hopeful future. It includes bricks that line the walkway with names of those taken by violent crime that will be forever etched on our hearts.

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