City of Hampton Commemorates National Victim’s Rights Week
Every April, the Hampton Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney and Victim Services Unit commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). This year’s theme is: How would you help? Options, Services, and Hope for crime survivors. The Hampton Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney will be hosting multiple events during the week of April 21–27, 2024 to highlight this theme.
Events scheduled for the week include:
NCVRW Breakfast:
Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Hyatt Place Hampton
The week will kick off with a breakfast event where community members, law enforcement officials, advocates, and survivors will come together to reflect on the challenges faced by crime victims and discuss available support services.
NCVRW Lighting the Way to Healing:
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Honor Park, Hampton
A solemn tribute will be held at Honor Park to honor the courage and resilience of crime survivors. This observance will feature speeches and a candlelight vigil to remember those who have been impacted by crime.
NCVRW Play — Surviving the Edge:
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: First Baptist Church Hampton
The week’s events will conclude with a powerful theatrical performance titled “Surviving the Edge,” which explores the journey of survivors navigating the aftermath of crime. This thought-provoking play aims to raise awareness and foster empathy within the community.
Registration is required for each event and can be done here.
For additional information about 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities or about victims’ rights and services in Hampton please contact 757–726–6978 or visit their website at https://hampton.gov/471/Victim-Services. For information about national efforts to promote 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, please visit the Office for Victims of Crime website at www.ovc.gov.
