National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Highlighting services for victims of crimes in Wood County
The Victim/Witness Services Division of the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office walks a victim of felony crime through the court process. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 2:32 AM EDT April 23, 2021
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities is the theme for this year s National Crime Victims Rights Week which is commemorated on April 18–24, 2021.
The Office for Victims of Crime s resource guide explains the background and purpose of the week, stating Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has challenged the Nation to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime. Each year, communities across the country revisit the history of the victims’ rights movement, celebrate the progress made, and recommit to further advancements in the crime victims field.