Recognition and Victim Rights Forum
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Heifer Village, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock
The annual event, held during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, will be held at Heifer Village at 1 World Avenue in Little Rock. This is located at the end of East 3rd Street close to downtown. This event is held in communities across the country to promote victims’ rights, honor crime victims and recognize those who advocate on their behalf.
Candlelight Vigil
Thursday, April 23, 2015
7:00pm
Allsopp Park, 3700 Cedar Hill Road
Little Rock
The Candlelight Vigil will honor people who have experienced violence and raise awareness in our community. This event will be held Thursday evening, April 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Allsopp Park Pavilion at 3700 Cedar Hill Road. (Cedar Hill Road is off Cantrell Road by Riverdale). This effort, while for all victims/survivors, particularly recognizes often underserved victims of violence—people with disabilities, the elderly, people who are Deaf, LGBTQ and people from other countries. This event is for survivors, families, friends and community supporters.
Accommodations:
ASL interpreter and Spanish Interpreter will be available for both events.
For any other accommodation needs, please contact Roberta at 501-301-1117 by phone or through Video Relay by April 20.
Sponsored by:
Crime Victims Assistance Association of Arkansas
This project is supported by a National Crime Victims’ Right Week Community Awareness Project subgrant awarded by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators under a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
Recognition and Victims Rights Forum Flier (PDF)
