Missouri to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed April 24 to April 30 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Missouri, which coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

This year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme is “Rights, access, equity, for all victims.” The  theme emphasizes the importance of helping crime survivors find justice by enforcing victims’ rights,  expanding access to services, and ensuring equity and inclusion for all.

Missouri’s annual observation, hosted by the Missouri Department of Public Safety Office for Victims of Crime, includes displays, information and representatives of victim service organizations.

It will be held at noon this Thursday April 28 on the south steps of the Capitol in Jefferson City.

“Missouri crime victims and victim advocates have won new rights within the criminal justice system because of their strength and determination to make the criminal justice system more supportive of victims of crime,” Governor Parson said.

“In Missouri, we’re working to further advance our support for crime victims and communities by directing millions of dollars in additional funding to support victim service agencies, law enforcement and prosecutors, and programs that deter crime in economically distressed areas,” the Governor added. “We will continue to stand up for victims and seek new solutions to combat and prevent crime.