Warren County observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Jeffco residents impacted by crime find support, sense of peace at annual Courage Walk - Digital West

Anyone who visits the Courage Garden on the south side of the Jefferson County Government Center complex will see people’s names among the flowers and trees.And every April, their loved ones and other Jeffco community members gather to ensure that the names and stories of those in the Courage Garden are never forgotten.On April 12, local organizations hosted the 32nd annual Courage Walk to honor Jeffco residents who have been impacted by crime —…

Prosecutor’s Office offered support for Crime Victims' Rights Week

Police vehicles throughout the county displayed special magnets from April 6 to 12 to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Warren County observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

QUEENSBURY – The Warren County District Attorney’s Office held its annual observance of Crime Victims’ Rights Week at the Queensbury Supreme Court Courtroom on April 10. According to a county announcement, the ceremony recognized crime victims and those who help…

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 from a national cry for change, a cry that still echoes today.This year’s theme, “Kinship, Connection & Healing,” is a powerful reminder of the human bonds that sustain victims in their da…

State Announces Inaugural Victim Services Conference

BOSTON — In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced its first-ever Victim Services Conference, themed “Empowering Survivors Through Compassion, Collaboration, and Commitment,” to be held on Tuesday, June 10 at Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. The event, hosted by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance, aims to bring together survivors…

Gov’t To Introduce Charter For Victims Of Crime And Abuse – Jamaica Information Service

The Government plans to introduce a Victim’s Charter aimed at giving crime and abuse victims in Jamaica a stronger voice in the legal process and ensuring that their perspectives are considered in addressing offenders. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure while addressing the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair for Persons with Disabilities at […]