National Crime Victims' Rights Week

April 21 – 27, 2024

Every April, the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities nationwide in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) by promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

This year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated on April 21 – 27, 2024. This year’s theme is “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.

The 2024 theme asks all of us—friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals—how we can help crime victims. Are you prepared if someone confides in you about a victimization? Is your organization victim-centered and trauma-informed? Are you familiar with the services available in your community?

Every April, the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) by promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

This year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 18– 24, 2021. This year’s theme is “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.” This year’s theme celebrates the progress made by those before us as we look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive and accessible. Click here to learn more about Arizona victims’ right laws.

NCVRW Candlelight Vigil

Join us Saturday, April 27th from 5:30pm -7:00pm at the Children’s Memorial Park for our annual NCVRW Candlelight Vigil. Survivors are encouraged to bring an 8 by 10 image or smaller for the community altar during the event.

Children’s Memorial Park (Ramada 3)

4875 N 15th Pl.| Tucson, AZ 85704

April 27th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm

It will be a powerful evening of hope and healing as Survivor’s share their story and we honor our loved ones in community. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend! Click HERE for directions. 

Arizona Gives Day is April 4th!

Every year, families in our community are shattered by the loss of a loved one to homicide. Please consider joining us this Arizona Gives Day and donating to our cause. Your contribution will ensure we continue to provide services to Survivors, such as advocacy, support and assistance.