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National Crime Victims' Rights Week
25 Years of Rebuilding Lives:
Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act
April 26–May 2, 2009

Each April since 1981, OVC has helped lead communities throughout the country in their observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Rallies, candlelight vigils, and a host of commemorative activities are held each year to promote victims' rights and to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

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Learn more about the 2008 Award Recipients.

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Nominations for the 2009 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Are Now Closed

Nominations for the 2009 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards are now closed. The print and mail-in applications were due October 3, 2008. Submissions using the online nomination form were due October 10, 2008.

OVC annually recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. The award recipients, who are selected from public nominations in eight categories, are extraordinary individuals and programs that provide services to victims of crime. The honorees are announced just before National Crime Victims’ Rights Week commences.

The 2008 award recipients were announced on April 11, 2008. View the award recipients’ photos and biographies, and pictures from the awards ceremony.

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2009 Theme and Colors

OVC is pleased to announce the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme for 2009: 25 Years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act.

The colors selected to help celebrate this milestone are cranberry red (Pantone 208) and blue (Pantone 534).

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Scheduled Events

Leading up to the national commemoration, OVC will hold two prelude events in the Nation's Capital. Both events are free and open to the public, however, registration is required to attend the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony. Details regarding registration are forthcoming.

  • National Observance and Candlelight Ceremony
    Thursday, April 23, 2009
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Directions)
    1615 H Street NW., Washington, D.C.
    Time: 6:307:30 p.m. eastern time
  • National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony
    Friday, April 24, 2009
    Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium (Directions)
    1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, D.C.
    Time: To Be Announced

Additional Event Details – To Be Announced

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National Crime Victims' Rights Week
1984–2008

The Office for Victims of Crime is a component of
the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

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This document was last updated on October 17, 2008