National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 18–24, 2010

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.

National Crime Victims' Service Awards

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.

Nominate your peers for the 2010 victims’ service awards.

View the 2009 award recipients’ photos and biographies.

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Scheduled Events

Leading up to the national commemoration, OVC will hold two prelude events in the Nation's Capital. Additional information regarding location and time of the event will be forthcoming; please check back periodically for details.

• National Observance and Candlelight Ceremony
  Thursday, April 15, 2010

• National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony
  Friday, April 16, 2010

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NCVRW Resource Guide

The NCVRW Resource Guide will help you promote community awareness of crime victim issues. OVC will offer the guide in both hardcopy and electronic formats. Stay tuned to find out when the 2010 Resource Guide will be available.

To see the types of materials that will be provided in the guide, view the 2009 Resource Guide for National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

PSAs from previous years can also be viewed online.

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