MOVA is an independent state agency governed by the Victim and Witness Assistance Board. MOVA strives to advance victim rights by ensuring all victims and survivors of crime across the Commonwealth are supported and empowered through access to high-quality services that are trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and reflective of diverse communities. MOVA achieves this through survivor-informed work, advocacy for enhanced victim rights and services, partnerships with agencies and individuals, and a commitment to providing funding and services for underserved and marginalized communities.
Information for service providers, victims, survivors, and community members
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AskMOVA and the Garden of Peace
If you are looking for local victim services, please visit our AskMOVA page below. You can find services by crime type and/or location on AskMOVA.
In January 2019, MOVA assumed responsibility for the administration and management of the Garden of Peace, a Massachusetts memorial to victims of homicide.
For updates on our organization and the victim services field, email mova@mass.gov with a request to join our email distribution list.