Homicide victims/co-survivors

From the Director's Desk, October 13, 2022

October 2022

Series

From the Director's Desk

OVC Director Kristina Rose discusses support for survivors of homicide, her reflections on the September 2022 Office on Violence Against Women's Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation, FY 2022 funding awards, and the Crime Victims Fund and its current balance.

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37th Annual National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children Conference

Event Dates

July 20, 2023 – July 23, 2023

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Location

Hilton Atlanta Airport

Atlanta, GA

Event Type

Conference

A Conversation with Roberta Roper: The Evolution of Victims' Rights

September 2022

Series

Justice Today Podcast

To commemorate the annual observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on September 25, Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose speaks to Roberta Roper about the murder of her beloved daughter, Stephanie. Hear Roberta’s inspiring story and how the crime victims’ field has changed in the past four decades and learn about the ongoing work that needs to be done to help all victims of crime find their justice.

A Conversation with Roberta Roper

Listen to the latest Justice Today podcast episode, where OVC Director Rose and Roberta Roper discuss the evolution of victims’ rights from the lens of Roberta’s personal journey through the justice system following her daughter’s murder.

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 26, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Crime Victim Center of Erie County

Erie, PA

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern

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Location

90 Edwards Lane

Palm Beach Shores, FL

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern

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Location

Martin Luther King Memorial Bridge

Fort Wayne, IN

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims Peace Walk and Festival

Event Dates

September 24, 2022, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Pacific

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Location

Wilmington Waterfront Park

Wilmington, CA

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims (Petersburg, Virginia)

Event Dates

September 24, 2022, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Mount Olivet Baptist Church

Petersburg, VA

Event Type

Ceremonies

The 2nd Annual Day of Remembrance (recognizing National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims)

Event Dates

September 24, 2022, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Saluda Shoals Park at the Cattail Shelter

Columbia, SC

Event Type

Ceremonies

September 2022 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 21st Anniversary of 9/11, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

Remembering Never to Forget: National Day of Remembrance Ceremony for Murder Victims 2022

Event Dates

September 23, 2022, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Eastern

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Location

The Beacon Theater or Online

Hopewell, VA

Event Type

Ceremonies

Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 28, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Route 9 Library

New Castle, DE

Event Type

Ceremonies

Parents of Murdered Children National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Mountain

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Location

Granada Park

Phoenix, AZ

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance For Murder Victims Service

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Martin Luther King State Park in Front of the MLK Statue

Buffalo, NY

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Central

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Location

Festival Park at Lake George

Hobart, IN

Event Type

Ceremonies

Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims Balloon Release

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central

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Location

Centennial Park

Davenport, IA

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern

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Location

First Genesis Baptist Church, Inc.

Rochester, NY

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Azalea room of the Charleston Charleston County Sheriff’s Office or Online

Charleston, SC

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Central

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Location

3001 Main Street

Houston, TX

Event Type

Ceremonies

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Event Dates

September 25, 2022, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mountain

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Location

Capital Building

Salt Lake City, UT

Event Type

Ceremonies

Houston Police Department Advocates for Violent Crime Victims

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Funding First Awarded

2022

$975,000

The Courage to Grieve: A Weekend Retreat of Hope and Healing

Event Dates

October 7, 2022 – October 9, 2022

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Location

Beth Anna house at the Transfiguration Spirituality Center

Cincinnati, OH

Event Type

Workshop

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the 36th Annual National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children Conference

Director Rose highlights that victims count and their voices matter and how all survivors need options, access, and information in order to heal.

Talking Circle: Exploring the Intersections between Human Trafficking and Missing or Murdered Indigenous People

Event Dates

September 8, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar