Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Right Week (NCVRW) has challenged the Nation to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime. NCVRW will be commemorated nationwide April 21 – 27, 2024. This year’s theme—How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.—is a call-to-action for us all to create safe environments for crime victims to share what happened to them. By...

The National Crime Victims' Rights Week Candlelight Vigil is hosted by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. This special event pays tribute to victims of crime and the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who advocate on their behalf. Presided over by OVC Director Kristina Rose, the attendees will hear from our guest speakers, the American Pops Orchestra, and singer/songwriter an...

Each Spring, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) guides communities throughout the country in their annual observance of the National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 7-13, 2019. This nationwide, week-long initiative promotes victims' rights and honors crime victims and those individuals and organizations that advocate on their behalf. On Friday, April 12, 2019 the National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony will be held in our...