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Victim Rights

March 2021 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about the release of the 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week awareness activities, and a new online training on working with young men and boys of color.

2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Color Palette and Theme Poster

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 18–24, 2021 and the theme—Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.—emphasizes the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime.

In preparation for April 2021, we are pleased to announce the online release of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week color palette and Theme Poster.

Funding Opportunity: 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects

Apply for funding to raise public awareness about victims’ rights and services in your community during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18–24, 2021.

Community Awareness Projects grants reimburse up to $5,000 in costs associated with conducting public awareness activities during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, including—

  • public events (including virtual events, candlelight vigils, information/resource fairs, 5k walk/runs);
  • mass media advertising; and
  • production, publication, and...