Communicating Victim Rights
2022 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
Now Available: 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Artwork
U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism
This office is responsible for ensuring that the investigation and prosecution of a terrorist attack remains a high priority within the U.S. Department of Justice and providing information and support to victims and their families during the criminal justice process.
OVC FY 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects (2022)
It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
2021 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Theme Video Clip
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2021 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Theme Video
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2021 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
Now Online: 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide
Community of Practice Virtual Gathering: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Victims’ Rights in Tribal Communities
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August 2020 Featured Resources
Getting Ready for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
In 2021, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 18–24. Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart selected the theme—Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.—to emphasize the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime.
Watch Director Hart’s announcement to learn more.
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Recovering From Crime: Steps for the Physically Injured Victim
2020 NCVRW Theme Video Clip
The theme for 2020 National Crime Victims Rights' Week is Seek Justice | Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope. This year's theme commemorates the individuals and groups whose advocacy has propelled the victims' rights movement forward for the past half century, inspiring in victims and their loved ones a feeling of hope for progress, justice, and healing.
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2020 NCVRW Theme Video
The theme for 2020 National Crime Victims Rights' Week is Seek Justice | Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope. This year's theme commemorates the individuals and groups whose advocacy has propelled the victims' rights movement forward for the past half century, inspiring in victims and their loved ones a feeling of hope for progress, justice, and healing.
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2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Theme Poster and Color Palette
The 2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) color palette, customizable Theme Poster, and Theme Poster source art are now available online.
- Theme Colors: dark blue, dark green, with an optional light green. View the 2020 NCVRW Color Palette (PDF 487 kb).
- Theme Poster: Download a customizable copy of the 2020 NCVRW Theme Poster (PDF 204 kb) and the 2020 NCVRW Theme Poster Source Art...
2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
If You're a Victim of Crime, Help is Available
This 2.5-minute video describes the help that is available for victims of crime by recognizing the effects of crime, identifying certain victims' rights that are guaranteed in most states, and describing services available from state victim compensation and assistance programs. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, there are resources. Visit www.ovc.gov/help for more information.
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