Hotline, gun locks offered to support Crime Victims' Rights Week

Hillsborough County State Attorney launches online crime victim tool

The Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office has launched an online crime victims tool this week during National Crime Victim Week.

Panel discusses challenges faced by crime victims when seeking justice

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- As part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the nonprofit Mother's War Against Violence hosted a panel to address ongoing challenges survivors face in seeking justice. Mother's War Against Violence Executive Director Yolanda Wallace, who lost her son to gun violence, emphasized that breaking down barriers, like fear or mistrust of law enforcement, is key to supporting survivors and helping them heal. "Some of the famil…

Hotline volunteers help get justice for scam victims

CONCORD — If you ever suspect you've been taken advantage of in a business deal, you’d be well-served if your first call is to the Consumer Protection Bureau’s hotline. The person who picks up the phone will be a volunteer,…

Dept. of Justice: During Crime Victims’ Rights Week, AG Kaul highlights funding crisis

MADISON, Wis. – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is a time to honor and support victims of crime, identify barriers to justice, and recognize the critical services crime victims rely on. Attorney General Josh Kaul will hold roundtable discussions across...

Hotline, gun locks offered to support Crime Victims' Rights Week

ST. LOUIS - National Crime Victims' Rights Week is being observed this week, with a focus on 'kinship' to support survivors and victims of crime. National Crime Victims' Rights Week has been around since 1981 and is celebrated every April. In St. Louis, a hotline is available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 314-539-6855 for those seeking support this week. Additionally, to ensure safety in homes, 100 gun locks are being distributed at the Thomas F. Ea…

Event held in Newport News to commemorate National Crime Victim Rights week

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Bringing together victims of crime, survivors and their families, the Virginia Chapter of Voices of Black Mothers hosted a Give Us Humility event Tuesday night in Newport News to recognize National Crime Victim Rights week. Shana Turner, the state lead for the organization, is also someone who knows what it’s like to experience loss.    “My son, Shaquille Turner, got murdered on 12-12-2017 to senseless gun violence," T…