Victims First Inc

One goal is to continue to be the go-to nonprofit and network for cities when a mass shooting/mass casualty crime occurs. Another goal is to always be on the ground helping communities to coordinate and organize in the best interest of the mass casualty crime victim base. (There is currently no other organization in the country that does what we do. We have first-hand experiences of living through mass shootings). Another goal is to support victims of mass casualty crime with a full continuum of care. Lastly, to advocate for victims’ rights in every situation where their rights are trampled upon or they are used and exploited by others. To achieve justice. Finally, to fully end the exploitation of victims and survivors of mass casualty crime.

We are slowly and methodically partnering with other like-minded organizations in order to improve the quality of life for mass casualty crime victims. We are leading discussions across the country, including to national nonprofit networks, to educate others to respond more efficiently and with an understanding of the unique issues that face high-profile mass casualty crime victims. We are speaking to more and more District Attorney’s offices across the country and becoming better known through law enforcement agencies. We plan to start peer-to-peer support groups as the network of survivors, unfortunately continues to grow.

Because the majority of everyone involved with us has had a family member murdered, catastrophically wounded, wounded, injured or survived a mass casualty crime, we have a perspective that is incredibly valuable for communities. We know what has helped and what re-traumatizes. We are knowledgeable. We are trusted. We are agile and can respond quickly and with a wealth of information that communities are hungry to learn. We have incredible contacts that has come from years of working in different careers and they all complement each other.

We have responded behind the scenes to 37 mass shootings in the past 10 years. Since deciding to become a nonprofit, we have already responded in such cities as Atlanta, Boulder, Indianapolis, Oconomowoc, Albertville, Collierville, Buffalo, Uvalde and Highland Park. Our work is lauded by City officials and by victims of mass casualty crimes alike. We are sought out by politicians, other nonprofits and called by victims for assistance. We have been invited to be part of the national conversation several times, and are sought out now by the media as mass violence experts.