Crime Victims' Rights Week 2026

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 2026 theme— Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities. — 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 19, 2026, at 2:00pm

Memorial for Family and Friends of Homicide Victims

North Little Rock Justice Center

1 Justice Center Dr.

North Little Rock, AR 72114

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 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM

Arkansas Recognition and Victims’ Rights Ceremony

Hays Senior Center

401 Pershing Blvd

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 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM

Candlelight Vigil 

Burns Park - Eldor Johnson Pavilion

1 Eldor Johnson Dr,

North Little Rock, AR 72118

Focusing on Healing - The Candlelight Vigil will honor people who have experienced violence and expand the circle of support for those in our community.

Please contact Kiah Hall at kiahh@uark.edu if accommodations are needed.

"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."