Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes Crime Victims’ Rights Week

In 1995 the Virginia General Assembly passed the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. The U.S. Congress passed the Crime Victims’ Rights Act in 2004. The laws provide victims with ways to participate meaningfully throughout the criminal justice process.   

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed the week of April 23 - April 29, 2023, Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Prince William County.

Crime can impact anyone, regardless of age, national origin, race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration or economic status.

Crime victims’ rights are best protected when all participants in the criminal justice process — not only victims — are appropriately educated about victims’ rights.

Incorporating community experts and trusted support services help to develop a criminal justice system response that is truly accessible and appropriate for all crime victims.

The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney Victim Witness Assistance Program’s victim service providers are dedicated to empowering victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime, building resilience in the community and bringing hope and healing to all victims and survivors.

With the unwavering support of their communities and the victim service providers behind them, survivors can learn to face their grief, loss, fear, anger and hope without fear of judgment and feel understood, heard and respected.

National Crime Victims’ Right Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that all crime victims receive accessible, appropriate and trauma-informed services.