National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 19-25, 2020

VFJ Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

April 17, 2020  

Contact: Merissa Pimenta

mpimenta@victimsforjustice.org 

Office: 907-278-0977

Victims For Justice Celebrates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25th with 3 online Events: Tree Ceremony April 20th, “Long Live Leroy” documentary Premiere April 23rd and Victim Service Awards April 25th.

Anchorage, AK – The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) every April by promoting victims’ rights, and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s NCVRW will be held April 19-25th, and the theme is “Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope.” Victims For Justice will celebrate the progress made by those before us as we look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed.

Victims For Justice will commemorate the advancement of victims’ rights and highlight issues surrounding victimization by holding the events listed below in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Victims For Justice will observe NCVRW with three events:

• Live-Stream of the Tree Ceremony on Facebook April 20th at 12 PM: Opening prayer from Chaplain Diane Peterson, remarks from our Executive Director, Victoria Shanklin and the tying of 11 honorary ribbons. You may participate by joining us online. If you wish for a staff member to hang a ribbon in honor of you or a loved one please submit a request by sending an email to info@victimsforjustice.org.
• Premiere of “Long Live Leroy” documentary  on April 23rd: The mother of Leroy Lawrence, Angela Pointer, shares the impact that Leroy’s homicide has on her life and family. She shares her story and raises awareness on victims’ rights and needs.  You may watch the video on our website,Facebook Page or Youtube channel.
• Victim Service Awards Announcement on April 25th at 6PM: Join us while we thank those in our community who are doing amazing work. Join us on our Facebook Page or Youtube channel.

For more information, visit www.victimsforjustice.org or contact Merissa Pimenta, Development and Communications Specialist.

Mission, Assisting Alaskans affected by violent crime.