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While not exhaustive, the following list includes information about
many of the national and local events taking place throughout the nation
to observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week
2005. The list is organized
by state and is in chronological order. To find out if other events are
taking place in your area, contact your community information news source.
You can also consult April
Events by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving),
which highlights several local events in honor and service to victims
and survivors of drunk driving crashes.
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Alabama
5th
Annual Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
6:30 p.m.
East side of the Madison County Courthouse
Hunstville, AL
California
Run for Victims'
Rights
Sunday, April 10, 2005
8:00 a.m.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Individual entry fee: $20
16th
Annual Victims' March on the Capitol
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
9:00 a.m.
State Capitol Building, West Steps
Sacramento, CA
Victim
Dedication Ceremony (Monterey County Office of the District Attorney's
Victims Crime Unit and Community Restorative Justice Commission)
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Salinas Courthouse
Monterey County, CA
7th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Thursday, April 14, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Courthouse
Nevada City, CA
Find more details on this and other upcoming events in Nevada County,
CA, by accessing YubaNet (a
free community website). Other events include a Victims' Rights March
on the Capitol in Sacramento and "Light of Hope and Honor: Hope
for a Crime Free Community and Honor for Our Victims." to engage
individuals and communities to come together in crime prevention and
safety initiatives.
Colorado
Informational
Presentation and Training on Victims' Rights
Seventeenth Judicial District (Greeley)
Friday, April 1, 2005
9 a.m.–2 p.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Greeley Recreation Department
651 10th Avenue, Room 101, Greeley, CO
$5 fee; pre-registration required by Tuesday, March 29
Presenters: Assistant District Attorney F. Michael Goodbee, Victim Witness
Coordinator Kate Horn Murphy, and Marsha A. Willis, author of The Ethan
Chronicles: Requiem for a Life Stolen
For information, contact Brenda
Langston or Cecil O'Farrell.
Victim Awareness
Day
Seventeenth Judicial District (Greeley)
Friday, April 8, 2005
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (registration at 11:30 a.m., opening and lunch at
11:45 a.m.)
AIMS Community College Student Center
5401 West 20th Street, Greeley, CO
Keynote speaker: Colonel Debra Gray, U.S. Air Force Academy
For information, contact Anpeytu Raben at 970-506-4059 or Nomie Ketterling
at 970-351-0700.
Public Commemoration
Ceremony
Second Judicial District/Denver
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Noon
Wellington Web Building
Denver, CO
12th Annual Courage Walk
First Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties)
Saturday, April 16, 2005
11:00 a.m. (continental breakfast served at 10:00 a.m.)
Jefferson County Courthouse
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO
The course is less than 1 mile and is wheelchair accessible.
A $10 donation is appreciated, but not required.
District of Columbia
Victims Caucus
Friday, April 1, 2005
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Briefing for U.S. Senators and Representatives
For information, contact Rep. Ted Poe's office at 202-225-6565.
National
Observance and Candlelight Ceremony (PDF 160 kb)
Thursday, April 7, 2005
6:30–7:30 p.m.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW., Washington, DC
Featured Speaker: Trisha Meili, Survivor and Author of I AM THE CENTRAL
PARK JOGGER: A Story of Hope and Possibility
No RSVP necessary.
For more information, e-mail ncvrw@courtesy.com.
24th
Annual National Forum on Victim Rights (National Organization for
Victim Assistance)
Friday, April 8, 2005
8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
EPA East Building, Room 1153
12th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC
$20 registration fee payable in advance or at the door
RSVP to Cheryl Tyiska.
National
Crime Victims' Rights Week Awards Ceremony (PDF 160 kb)
Friday, April 8, 2005
2:30–5:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC
RSVP to 202-973-8715 or ncvrw@courtesyassoc.com.
For more information, e-mail ncvrw@courtesy.com.
25th Anniversary
of National Crime Victims' Rights
Sunday, April 10, 2005
At 4:00 p.m., a parade led by the Bowen YMCA Tigers Marching Band will wind through
the U Street corridor (originating on 14th and V Street NW.) and end at the Lincoln
Theater. Following the parade, the general public is invited to attend a reception
at the theater from 4:30–6:00 p.m. A free program will begin at 6:00 p.m.;
tickets are available at the Lincoln Box Office.
For information, contact Kenneth E. Barnes at
202-332-ROOT or toll-free at 866-570-ROOT.
Florida
Governor's
Peace at Home Awards
Monday, April 11, 2005
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Capitol Building, 22d Floor
Tallahassee, FL
Governor Jeb Bush recognizes outstanding service to domestic violence victims
by an individual or group.
"Hearts
of Hope" Victims' Rights Summit
Monday, April 11, 2005
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Old Capitol, Main Program Senate Chambers, Second Floor
Tallahassee, FL
Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings hosts; includes a presentation of the Lois
Messer Annual Conference Scholarship.
"Hearts
of Hope" Victim Recognition Display
Monday, April 11–Saturday, April 16, 2005
Capitol Building, Second Floor Rotunda
Tallahassee, FL
Anyone wishing to remember victims may contribute to a display of hearts with
names, pictures, messages, tributes, or words of hope in honor of a victim.
Hearts must be sent to the Florida Network of Victim Witness Services for receipt
by April 4, 2005.
For information and a heart template, visit the Florida
Network of Victim Witness Services online .
2005
National Crime Victims' Rights Week Commemoration
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Capitol Building, Cabinet Meeting Room
Tallahassee, FL
Hosted by Attorney General Charlie Crist and Governor Jeb Bush
Capitol Awards presented to a criminal justice officer and victim advocate
distinguished by their service to victims.
For nomination information, visit the Florida
Network of Victim Witness Services online.
National
Observation of National Crime Victims' Week in Jacksonville
Date/Time TBD
Jacksonville, FL
The Mayor's Victim Assistance Advisory Council will present victims' rights
awards in the following categories: Courageous Victim, Outstanding Victim Advocate,
Judicial Victim Advocate, Law Enforcement Victim Advocate, and Media.
Louisiana
Washington
Parish Activities
The Daily News Online has information on the following events and
others designed to increase awareness and celebrate and promote survival
of crime victimization.
Clothesline Project Exhibit
April 2005
This display of t-shirts is designed to represent victim survival
and will be on exhibit each week at a different area high school: Franklinton
High School (week 1), Varnado High School (week 2), Pine High School
(week 3), and Bogalusa High School (week 4).
Victims of Crime, Silent No More
Thursday, April 14, 2005
2:00 p.m.
Justice Center
Covington, LA
This ceremony will focus on increasing public awareness
about the impact of crime on victims and on the importance of assisting
victims.
Jeans for Justice Day
Friday, April 29, 2005
People are urged to wear black t-shirts and blue
jeans in support of victim's rights. Specially designed t-shirts will
be available at the Washington Parish Rape Crisis Center, 216 Memphis
Street, and other outlets.
Massachusetts
2005 Victim Rights
Conference
Thursday, April 14, 2005
State House
Boston, MA
This conference will provide information to victims, survivors, and providers
about the legislative process, effective ways to access legislators, and promoting
change. The keynote speaker will be Debbie Smith, a rape survivor and activist
who worked toward passage of the "Debbie Smith Act," which is part of the Justice
for All Act of 2004
Registration information is
online.
Michigan
Allegan County Crime Victims' Rights Week Committee Ceremony to Honor
Crime Victims
Thursday, April 14, 2005
1:00 p.m.
Allegan Area Community Center
330 Trowbridge Street, Allegan, MI
For information, contact Emelda Calanchi-Pope at 269-673-0280.
Cass
County's 25th Anniversary Celebration of Crime Victims' Rights Week
Sunday, April 10–Saturday, April 16, 2005
Cass County, MI
To observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Cass County will hold
several events, including a student essay/poster competition, flag pole
ceremony, and luncheon.
Contact Amanda Smego 269-45-4469 with questions or to RSVP for the luncheon
($5 per person).
Minnesota
Art Exhibit (Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Justice
Programs and Minnesota State Arts Board
Monday, April 11–Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Minnesota State Arts Board Office Gallery
Park Square Court, Suite 200, 400 Sibley Street, Saint Paul, MN
This art exhibit will heighten public awareness about crime victims and
their rights and will commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week
For information, call 651-215-1600 or 800-866-2787.
Missouri
Candlelight Vigil Commemorating National Crime Victims' Rights
Week
Thursday, April 7, 2005
7–8:00 p.m.
Tannehill Park (behind the post office)
Moberly , MO
New York
Crime Victims' Rights
Week Memorial Wall Display (Broome County)
Friday, April 8–Monday April 18, 2005
Oakdale Mall
Johnson City, NY
A memorial wall of local homicide victims will be displayed near Kaufman's.
For information, contact Raini Baudendistel at 607-423-3200.
20th Annual Crime
Victims' Candlelight Vigil (New York County: Manhattan)
Sunday, April 10, 2005
2:00 p.m.
West End Collegiate Church
West End Avenue and 77th Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue),
New York City, NY
For information, contact Mindy at 212-416-8839 or visit www.oag.state.ny.us.
Annual Candlelight
Vigil for Victims of Crime (Saratoga County)
Sunday, April 10, 2005
2:00 p.m.
Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church
24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
For information, contact Beverly C. La Barge at 518-885-2263.
Victim Flag Raising
Ceremony (Genesse County)
Monday, April 11, 2005
8:30 a.m.
New Courts Facility
1 West Main Street, Batavia, NY
For information, contact Dennis
J. Wittman at 585-343-2542.
Annual National Crime
Victims' Rights Week Recognition Ceremony (Ontario County)
Monday, April 11, 2005
Noon
Ontario County Courthouse
27 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY
For information, contact Sara
Utter at 585-396-4010.
Rally in Niagra Square
(Erie County)
Monday, April 11, 2005
12:30–1:15 p.m.
Niagara Square (opposite City Hall)
Buffalo, NY
For information, contact Candice
Kopti at 716-886-5437.
Candlelight Vigil
(Broome County)
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Cheri Lindsey Park
Binghamton, NY
For information, contact Raini Baudendistel at 607-423-3200.
Crime Victims Week
Annual Breakfast (Genesee County)
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Ramada Limited
Park Road, Batavia, NY
For information, contact Dennis
J. Wittman at 585-343-2542.
Annual Luncheon to
Commemorate Crime Victims Rights Week (Erie County)
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Noon
St. Stanislaus Social Center
389 Peckham Street, Buffalo, NY
Free; reservations required by April 5
For information, contact Dennis Mitchell
or Nancy Kowalewski at 716-897-4100.
Orange County
National Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Fox Hill Road, Tuxedo, NY
Tree blessing and dedication at the Picnic Grove Commuter Parking Lot,
and candlelight vigil at St. Mary's Episcopal Church
For information, contact Patricia
Bodnar, MADD Orange County, at 845-783-2960.
Justice Isn't Served
Until Crime Victims Are
Friday, April 15, 2005
The Cortland Country Club
Cortland, NY
Space is limited for this free full-day conference. Donations
to the YWCA of Cortland for prevention education efforts are greatly appreciated.
Crime Victims' Rights
March (Monroe County)
Saturday, April 16, 2005
9:30 a.m.
244 South Plymouth Avenue to Crime Victims' Memorial in Highland Park
Rochester, NY
For information, contact Monroe County/City of Rochester Coalition for
Crime Victims at 585-244-8400, ext. 180, or cratowski@lifespan-roch.org.
North Carolina
Annual
Vigil Commemorating Crime Victims
Monday, April 11, 2005
6:30 p.m.
State Capitol Square
1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC
Ohio
Annual
Dinner of the Highland County Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Thursday, April 7, 2005
Highland County Senior Citizens Center
185 Muntz Street, Hillsboro, OH
Volunteers, staff, law enforcement, and donors will be recognized at this annual
dinner.
For more information, contact Paulette Hackathorne at 937-393-5872.
Oklahoma
NCVRW
Commemorative T-Shirts
Victim Services, Department of Corrections
2901 North Classen, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
T-shirts are royal blue, with silver lettering, to commemorate 25 years
of National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
$12.50 per shirt
Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Pennsylvania
Network
of Victim Assistance Activities (Bucks County)
For information about individual events, call 215-343-6543.
Coalition of Pennsylvania Crime Victim Organization's Rally
Monday, April 11, 2005
11:15 a.m.
Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA
NOVA's
Ecumenical Service
Thursday, April 14, 2005
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Core Creek Park, Middletown Township, PA
Philadelphia Rally
Date/Time TBD
Steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Clothesline Display
Bucks County Community College, Upper Campus in Perkasie
Look for children's art on display at libraries and hospitals throughout
the county.
South Carolina
Local
observance of NCVRW 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
1:30 p.m.
Southeast Correctional Center
Charleston, SC
Texas
Crime
Victims' Rights Week Ceremonies (Midland County)
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
2:30–6:30 p.m.
Centennial Plaza
Midland, TX
In addition to other activities, the District Attorney's Victim's Advocacy
Coalition will honor the youth who participated in the 2d annual student
contest and who submitted the winning essays or drawings. Winning submissions
will be displayed at Midland Park Mall.
Bexar
County Activities
For more information about the individual events outlined below, contact
Cyndi Jahn, Victim Services Coordinator for the Bexar County District
Attorney's Office, at 210-335-2733.
Kickoff Press Conference
Monday, April 4, 2005
10:00 a.m.
South end of the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, TX
Victim Call-In Hotline
Monday, April 4, 2005
Noon–7:00 p.m.
Victims may call KSAT-TV for information concerning the criminal justice
system and referrals for victim services.
Proclamation of National Crime Victims' Rights Week by Bexar County Commissioners'
Court
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
11:00 a.m.
Bexar County Courthouse, Commissioners' Courtroom
100 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, TX
Proclamation of National Crime Victims' Rights Week by the City of San Antonio
Thursday, April 7, 2005
1:00 p.m.
City Hall
100 South Flores Street, San Antonio, TX
Blessing of Victim Memorial Wreaths and the Victim Awareness March
Thursday, April 7, 2005
1:00 p.m.
San Fernando Cathedral
115 West Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The march will follow the Blessing of the Wreaths and go from San Fernando
Cathedral to the flagpole at the south entrance of the Cadena-Reeves Justice
Center.
Wreath-Laying Ceremony and Lighting of Victims' Flame
Thursday, April 7, 2005
2:00 p.m.
South entrance of the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, TX
&
Children's Picnic
Friday, April 30, 2005
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Milam Park
San Antonio, TX
The picnic will include balloons, clowns, face painting, the Spurs Coyote,
McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, Darren the D.A.R.E. Lion, and others.
Virginia
National
Victims' Rights Week Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
7:00–7:30 p.m.
High Street Landing
Portsmouth, VA
For information, contact Rosetta Brown at 753-393-8581, ext. 3040.
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