I recently discovered that at the end of this month we celebrate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. One of the many things that is being celebrated this week is the 25 year old Victims of Crime Act, which in 1984 was enacted to set up after care for these victims. This act helps funding for victims continual healing and assistance ,as well as, training and education for professionals in the criminal justice system and others that need to understand the rights of victims and how to help them long term. The Office for Victims of Crime was formally established in 1988 with the mission to help provide leadership and funding on behalf of victims, according to the OVC website. This site offers an extensive look at what this organization does for dozens of different types of victims of crime ranging from domestic violence, sexual violence, discrimination, human trafficking, theft, terrorism and much more. There are downloadable fact and information sheets about what you should do if you are victim of crime and a wealth of other resources. There are resources available on national and international levels.
One week in April since 1981 has been designated as the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the OVC hosts activities such as; rallies, candlelight vigils and other commemorative activities to promote victims’ rights and honor advocates of these victim rights. If you are interested in taking part of any activities that are in the D.C. area during this week check out the schedule of activities on the site.
Organizations such as the Office for Victims of Crime and their partnering organizations are important because of the amount of education and assistance that they provide for victims and their families. Crime affects all of us at some point either directly or indirectly and the resources and programs that this organization provides are essential for a healthier society and healing for all, as well as, awareness of crimes. This type of assistance and these advocates do a great social service that is much needed and often underappreciated or unseen by a vast majority of us until we need their help. Crime of all types does really affect us all and the OVC is trying to make a real difference in the fight against crime and the healing of victims.
One week in April since 1981 has been designated as the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the OVC hosts activities such as; rallies, candlelight vigils and other commemorative activities to promote victims’ rights and honor advocates of these victim rights. If you are interested in taking part of any activities that are in the D.C. area during this week check out the schedule of activities on the site.
Organizations such as the Office for Victims of Crime and their partnering organizations are important because of the amount of education and assistance that they provide for victims and their families. Crime affects all of us at some point either directly or indirectly and the resources and programs that this organization provides are essential for a healthier society and healing for all, as well as, awareness of crimes. This type of assistance and these advocates do a great social service that is much needed and often underappreciated or unseen by a vast majority of us until we need their help. Crime of all types does really affect us all and the OVC is trying to make a real difference in the fight against crime and the healing of victims.
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