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National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW)

NCVRW Message From OVC Director Kristina Rose

Director Rose calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and commit to creating an environment where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.

April 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

March 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, National Consumer Protection Week, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

January 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, National Stalking Awareness Month, Identity Theft Awareness Week, and updates on the upcoming National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week News

Save the date for the 2023 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil on April 26, 2023, and sign up for the NCVRW subscription list by January 5, 2023, to receive a complimentary print copy of the 2023 NCVRW Poster Kit.