Each April since 1981, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), has partnered with communities throughout the country to annually observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), to promote victims’ rights and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.
The theme for this year, observed nationwide from April 11 - 16, 2016, is “Serving Victims, Building Trust, Restoring Hope”.
The Office of The Victim Advocate is excited to share the following events in observance of this important week!
Monday, April 11th, 2016 – Kick Off
Visit us at the Legislative Office Building! Tables will be set up offering information regarding the different services available to crime victims in the state of Connecticut on the Concourse Monday, April 11th – Friday, April 15th.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
The Office of The Victim Advocate and The Ruth Boyea Women’s Center invite you to a Crime Victims’ Rights Public Hearing. This hearing is being held to evaluate the state of victims’ rights and services in CT. Please see the attached notice for more details!
Saturday, April 16, 2016
The Office of The Victim Advocate is hosting its 2nd Annual 5k Run and Unity Walk at The Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Please help us spread the word! Share the event information any way you can.
