Community vigils held to honor victims of gun violence in Chicago

Crime victims host healing vigil in Detroit

From crime victims to crime survivors: On Saturday, Detroit families who have lost loved ones to violence and those victimized by Detroit’s rape kit backlog turned their pain into purpose at a healing vigil.

Community vigils held to honor victims of gun violence in Chicago

CHICAGO - In honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, vigils were held Saturday in communities most affected by violence. One of those vigils, organized by Cornicki Bornds, was held at Grace Memorial Baptist Church in North Lawndale, where dozens of people formed a healing circle for families to share their stories and honor their loved ones. Bornds lost her son Fontaine Sanders to gun violence in 2017. Sanders was a 19-year-old college stu…

Vigils held in Chicago area for National Crime Victims' Rights Week: 'Pain into power'

Loved ones of crime victims called for action at vigils in the Chicago area for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, including Saturday in Lawndale.

Chicago families impacted by gun violence walk with police in memory of loved ones

The walk was one of several events held Saturday as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

MARSHALL — Standing with victims: A commitment that endures beyond a single week

Each April, our nation pauses to recognize those who have suffered the life-altering impacts of crime and to reaffirm our commitment to justice, healing, and support. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was born…

Rep. Vining: Joins AG Kaul for crime victims roundtable

MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining joined Attorney General Josh Kaul at Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee for a victims’ rights roundtable during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding...