National Crime Victims Rights Week

2020 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK

Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope

April & June Events 

April 19-25, 2020

  • “We Stand for Victims’ Rights”

Create a short video with an uplifting message of hope for victims of all crimes to remind them that they are not alone.  If you do not want to do a video, you can still participate by taking a picture holding a sign stating:  
“I Stand for Victims’ Rights”. #NCVRW202   #NCVRW2020SeekJustice #NCVRW2020EnsureVictimsRights   #NCVRW2020InspireHope     

  • “Paint One Nail Blue to Stand for Victims’ Rights”

It is a simple and fun way to support by painting your ring fingernail Blue to show your support as we all stand for victim’s rights – Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope.  You will be able to share your video and /or picture, along with a message if you choose to do so to inspire Hope for Victims of All Crimes. #1NailBlue   #NCVRW2020

  • Podcast

Utah Survivors Podcast http://utahsurvivors.buzzsprout.com will have episodes dedicated to the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. They will be sharing victims/survivors stories, victim’s rights, and resources.

  • Banner on the Busses

You can find 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Banners displayed on the back of busses in the Wasatch front, starting April 1-28, 2020.  If you see, one take a picture and tag #NCVRW2020

You are welcome to share your picture and/or video by emailing it to me at hkoenig@utah.gov or via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/National-Crime-Victims-Rights-Week-Utah-571604306339901/

In addition, by clicking on the link below, you will be able to add the 2020NCVRW Facebook frame to your profile picture:

June 7-13, 2020

  • Candlelight Vigil

Date: Sunday, June 7

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Utah State Capitol- South Steps

350 State St, Salt Lake City, UT

Join us as we come together to honor all victims/survivors of all crime.

Our speaker will include Community Leaders, Government Officials and Survivors.

  • Shine the Light on Victims of Crime

Date: June 7-13, 2020

Location: Statewide

Joins us by placing a blue light and lawn signs on your porch or window starting June 7 until June 13 to show support and hope for victims of crime in the community.

You will be able to pick up your Blue lightbulbs and lawn signs on Sunday, June 7 at the Vigil.

*Please be aware the items are free from cost, but we will have limited quantities*

Please contact, Hildegard Koenig at hkoenig@utah.gov  with any questions