Each April, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW). The 2024 theme— How would you help? Options, Services, and hope for crime survivors. — commemorates the progress made by all involved in the crime victims’ rights movement since its inception.
In Arkansas, the Crime Victims Assistance Association of Arkansas (CVAAA) sponsors three major events. Please share with anyone who may be interested and plan to attend yourself.
Sunday, APRIL 21, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Memorial for Family and Friends of Homicide Victims
Loft 1023 1023 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72201
Parents of Murdered Children and CVAAA sponsors the first event of Crime Victims' Rights Week in Arkansas with a memorial for Family and Friends of Homicide Victims.
Tuesday, APRIL 23, 2024, at 10:30 AM
Arkansas Recognition and Victims’ Rights Ceremony
North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce 100 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
This event is held in communities across the country to promote victims’ rights, honor crime victims and recognize those who advocate on their behalf.
Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM
Candlelight Vigil
Allsopp Park Pavilion 3700 Cedar Hill Road Little Rock, AR
Focusing on Healing - The Candlelight Vigil will honor people who have experienced violence and expand the circle of support for those in our community.
ASL interpreter and Spanish Interpreter at all three Events
"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."
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