2026 National Crime Victim Rights Week
This year’s them is Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities.
April 19-25, 2026
Ceremony of Remembrance: April 20th at 12pm | Hostetler Park, Anchorage | Ribbon Request HERE
2026 Victim Service Awards: April 23rd at 12pm | Petroleum Club of Anchorage
Week At A Glance
Monday: Community Healing
Hostetler Park, Anchorage & Facebook Live
April 20, 2026
12:00 pm
This annual ceremony is dedicated to remembering and honoring those affected by violent crime. We will be joined by victims’ families, law enforcement agencies, victim service providers, legal professionals and others to honor Alaskans whose lives have been impacted by violent crime. Each of the eleven colors of ribbons represents a different category of violent crime.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate by filling out our Ribbon Request From. Our VFJ team will hang a ribbon on your behalf. Please fill out our Ribbon Request form by March 31, 2026.
Ribbon Request HERE
View last year’s ceremony HERE
Wednesday: Impact Statement
What is an Impact Statement?
April 22, 2026
What is an impact statement?
More information coming soon!
Thursday: Service Awards
Petroleum Club of Anchorage
April 23, 2026
Doors Open 11:30am
The 2026 Victims Service Awards is in association with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Victims for Justice annually recognizes individuals, teams, programs and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services in Alaska.
Join us for a luncheon of recognition and celebration!
View last year’s award video HERE
Friday: Community in Motion 5K
Virtual 5K Walk
April 24, 2026
Join us for the CommUNITY in Motion Virtual 5K, sponsored by the National Organization for Victim Advocacy and by Purina, as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week .
This is not just a 5K, it is a celebration in motion for survivors and the pets who are part of their safety and healing. Walk, run, roll, bike, dance, or bring your dog along for the journey. However you move, you belong here. Every mile is a bright, visible reminder that we show up for survivors, for accessibility, and for the animals who are often a lifeline in times of crisis. Together, we strengthen communities and expand pathways to safety.
We would love to see how you participate. Take a picture or a short video of your team or you, and share it on Instagram or Facebook using #CommUNITYinMotion and tag Victims for Justice. If your pets join you, we expecially want to see them in action.
Saturday: Victim's Voices
Victims Voices
April 25, 2026
We invite you to listen, learn, and reflect when reading and watching the stories shared by victims impacted by violent crime.
Learn more HERE.
If you are a VFJ client and would like to share your story, please contact your VFJ advocate.
Has someone made a difference in your life?
Victims for Justice (VFJ) annually recognizes individuals, teams, programs and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services in Alaska. Help us show our appreciation by submitting a nomination for someone who has made an impact in our state.
Nominations for this year’s awards will be accepted for the following categories:
- Outstanding Service to Victims by a Community Member: This award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding service on behalf of victims in Alaska.
- Outstanding Service to Victims by an Organization: This award recognizes an organization that has provided outstanding service on behalf of victims in Alaska.
- Advocate Award: This award is for an outstanding advocate for Alaskan victims and their rights.
- Media Award: This award recognizes a person or an organization contributing to awareness and understanding of victims in Alaska.
- James Gay Professionalism in the Line of Duty: This award recognizes a significant contribution over the course of a career, on a particular investigation or issue, or in the service of a single case. It is open to individual law enforcement officers, a public servant, a law enforcement organization, or governmental agency that has provided outstanding service on behalf of victims in Alaska.
- Phoenix Award: This award recognizes a victim(s) who has overcome tragedy and is rising above circumstances to contribute in positive ways to the Alaskan community.
You can participate in multiple ways:
- Purchase a ticket and attend the award ceremony
- Donate an item or service for the silent or live auction
- Tell friends and family
- Follow us on social media and repost event info
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
2025 Ceremony of Remembrance
Hostetler Park, Anchorage & Facebook Live
April 7, 2025
12:00 pm
This annual ceremony is dedicated to remembering and honoring those affected by violent crime. We will be joined by victims’ families, law enforcement agencies, victim service providers, legal professionals and others to honor Alaskans whose lives have been impacted by violent crime. Each of the eleven colors of ribbons represents a different category of violent crime.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate by filling out our Ribbon Request From. Our VFJ team will hang a ribbon on your behalf. Please fill out our Ribbon Request form by March 31, 2025.
View this year’s ceremony HERE
2025 Victim Service Awards
APU Earl R. Brown Auditorium
April 10, 2025
Doors Open 6:00 pm
Join us for an evening of recognition and celebration! The 2025 Victims Service Awards is in association with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Victims for Justice annually recognizes individuals, teams, programs and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services in Alaska.
Doors open at 5pm for pre ceremony drinks and Hors D’oeuvre from Cake Studios and El Rodeo.
View this year’s award video HERE
