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Victim Rights

2025 NCVRW Sample Proclamation

Inspire your community and raise awareness of victims’ rights, services, and resources by using the 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week sample proclamation.

2007 NCVRW Theme Video - Victim's Rights: Every Victim. Every Time

April 2007
In this video, victims of crime give accounts of their experiences with the criminal justice system. The video also discusses advances in crime victims' rights and reinforces the importance of including crime victims in the criminal justice process. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.

2012 NCVRW Theme Video—Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim

April 2012
This video is a call to action to revisit, revive, and expand the vision of the crime victims' movement to reach all victims, including victims of new crime types resulting from changes in technology, globalization, and demographics in our society. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.