Candlelight vigil honors homicide victims and their families

Honoring victims: NC advocates push for gun reform at Memorial Garden ceremony

North Carolina advocates and community members gathered at a Memorial Garden ceremony to honor victims of violence and push for gun reform.

Crime victim to lead local healing vigil day of action

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — What should have been — equality in public schools — is juxtaposed with what could have been — a young reporter is murdered in downtown Norfolk in 2022. Colleagues recall night Virginian-Pilot reporter died in shooting, final report for the paper Cameron Bertrand, who has spent a decade working to take back the community, has serious concerns about the next decade. "Not only is it a concern as a social scientist, but …

Vigil honors victims of crime in Kent County

GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An annual candlelight vigil and prayer was held Tuesday to honor those in Kent County who have become victims of crime. Dozens gathered at the 63rd District Court for the vigil, all having lived through the unthinkable — losing a loved one to violence.  The vigil was hosted by Silent Observer and the Kent County Victim Witness Unit. April 6-12 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which aims to help all cr…

North Carolina hosts ceremony for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2025

In Greensboro, North Carolina, a ceremony was held to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), taking place from April 6-12, 2025. The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads this annual event, aimed at honoring crime victims and promoting policies that support them.The theme for this year’s NCVRW is “Connecting Healing,” highlighting the importance of shared humanity in supporting survivors. The U.S. Attorneys’ …

CFCC hosts Community Resource Fair during National Crime Victims' Rights Week

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — To honor National Crime Victims’ Rights Week this week the Cape Fear Community College hosted a community resource fair Tuesday at the North Campus.  Cape Fear Community College received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime through the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators. This allowed them to hold both resource fairs.  The resource fair featured community organizat…

Downtown ceremony commemorates National Crime Victims Week

The Midland Victims' Right Ceremony commemorated National Crime Victims Week, emphasizing the themes of kinship and shared humanity Tuesday afternoon at Centennial Park.