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Vertical banner for National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 22-28, 2007, showing this year’s theme: Victims' Rights. Every Victim. Every Time. Sponsored by OVC.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Victims' Rights: Every Victim. Every Time.
April 22–28, 2007

Group photo of the 2007 NCVRW award recipients and featured speaker Mark Lunsford.
2007 NCVRW Honorees

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.

Planning Online: OVC offers the National Calendar of Crime Victim Assistance-Related Events to help you coordinate your NCVRW activities with other national victim-related observances planned for April. Use it to plan ahead or to submit field events.

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
President Bush proclaims April 22-28, 2007, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Cover: House Enrolled Resolution, H. Res. 119 House Enrolled Resolution, H. Res. 119, ... Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. See also the signed copy of the H.R. 119 for NCVRW 2007 (PDF 159 kb) - April 24, 2007.

Justice Department Honors Award Recipients for Advancing Rights and Services to Victims of Crime - April 20, 2007.

Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Award Ceremony - April 20, 2007.

Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Candlelight Observance - April 19, 2007.


Scheduled Events

Leading up to the national commemoration, OVC held two prelude events in the Nation's capital. Early registrants to the award ceremony received a free screensaver CD.

    Photo shows first few rows of people holding lit candles and participating in the Candlelight Ceremony held, for NCVRW 2007, indoors at the U.S. Chambers of Commerce.
    Participants attend the Candlelight Ceremony held for NCVRW 2007

    Photo of Mark Lunsford speaking on stage at the Candlelight Ceremony held for NCVRW 2007 as hosts look on: U.S. A.G. Gonzales, A.A.G. Schoefield, and OVC Dirctor Gillis.
    Mark Lunsford, featured speaker at the NCVRW Candlelight Ceremony.
  • National Observance and Candlelight Ceremony
    Thursday, April 19, 2007
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Directions)
    1615 H Street NW., Washington, D.C.
    Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
    Featured Speaker: Mark Lunsford, father of Jessica Marie Lunsford and founder of the Jessica Marie Lunsford Foundation.


  • Attorney General's Crime Victim Service Awards Ceremony
    Friday, April 20, 2007
    Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (Directions)
    1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, D.C.
    Time: 2:30–4:30 p.m.

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Resources

The following resources are available to help communities and victim assistance providers promote awareness of crime victim issues and help commemorate NCVRW:

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NCVRW Resource Guide

The NCVRW Resource Guide will help you promote community awareness of crime victim issues. OVC offers the guide in both hardcopy and electronic formats. Order a copy of the guide and theme poster, or view it online.

The 2007 Resource Guide for National Crime Victims' Rights Week includes—

  • Victimization statistics.
  • Special event ideas.
  • Camera-ready art files.
  • A 6-minute motivational DVD.
  • Customizable posters, including the NCVRW theme poster.

The DVD does not include a PSA, but you can still view and download the 2005 PSAs online. The 2007 Resource Guide DVD provides an introduction to crime victims' rights. You can view the video in its entirety or preview a 1-minute clip with the online clip gallery.

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Attorney General's Crime Victims' Service Awards

OVC annually recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. The award recipients are extraordinary individuals and programs that provide services to victims of crime. The 2007 award recipients were announced on April 20, 2007, at the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

In 2007, the recipients were honored by U.S. Attorney General, Alberto R. Gonzalez, during the awards ceremony held on April 20, 2007. OVC Director John W. Gillis and Assistant Attorney General for OJP, Regina B. Schofield, also helped honor the award winners.

Visit the 2007 NCVRW Award Recipients page for the honorees' biographies and photographs, or download the Program for the event (PDF 332 kb).

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NCVRW Community Awareness Projects
(Awards for 2007)

OVC helps communities conduct public awareness initiatives during NCVRW with funding support for Community Awareness Projects (CAPs).

For 2007, the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) has competitively selected the 64 communities to receive CAP support from OVC. The 64 communities selected are public agencies, nonprofit programs, community-based victim service organizations, faith-based organizations, and community coalitions.

For more information on this initiative, projects supported in previous years, and tips for promoting community awareness, visit Community Awareness Projects: Raising Public Awareness of NCVRW. Find ideas for your own commemorative activities by viewing the 2006 CAP Project summaries.

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