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Putting Victims First.
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) shares your mission and annually recognizes
individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting
victims and victim services. We invite you to submit a nomination for one
or more of six awards—the National Crime
Victim Service Award, the Award for Professional
Innovation in Victim Services, the Special
Courage Award, the Volunteer for Victims Award,
the Crime Victims Fund Award, and the Federal
Service Award. In making your nominations, we encourage you to recognize
programs and individuals who have made significant contributions to the crime
victims field. Recipients of the awards will be honored in Washington, D.C.,
as part of the federal commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Deadline
for submission: October 31, 2003.
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National Crime Victims' Rights Week
In 1981, President Reagan proclaimed the first Victims' Rights Week, calling for "a renewed emphasis on, and an enhanced sensitivity to, the rights of victims." Each April since, communities across the Nation have held public rallies, candlelight vigils, and a host of commemorative activities to promote awareness of victims' rights and needs. The federal observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week culminates in an awards ceremony to honor individuals and programs for their outstanding efforts on behalf of victims.
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