VSS Annual Report 14-15 | Page 6

VSS Strategy Vision Our Vision is to see all victims of crime in South Australia receive the support they need VSS Board Purpose We aim to provide expert support to all victims of crime in South Australia Values Client Centred we listen & respond to need Respectful everyone is different & warrants a professional approach John Cobb Chair Karen Fullagar Vice-Chair Kris Hanna Kylie O’Connell Richard Fletcher Jayne Stinson James Blandford Katherine McLachlan Collaborative we achieve results through collaboration, connection & partnership Progressive we continually learn & adapt School Education Effectiveness we measure, evaluate, report & improve Drivers What remains at the heart of VSS is our belief that all victims of crime in South Australia should have access to free, high quality, expert support. We have identified six key drivers that distinguish VSS as specialists in our field: Victim Needs We actively respond to victim needs by engaging them in the design & development of our programs & services Reach We ensure that as many victims as possible in South Australia have access to our services and programs Evidence-Based Practice The support we provide to victims is underpinned by robust research, evaluation & performance management Systemic Advocacy Case Management We provide specialist therapeutic & practical support to victims & coordinate services to enable them to get the help they need Community Development We work in partnership in the community to support victims & prevent crime Crime Prevention We work to improve community safety by providing appropriate information & support 4 VSS 2014/15 Annual Report