National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 18-24, 2021

"Support Victims. Build Trust.
Engage Communities."

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Victims Services Team
Manager's Message
Kristina Vadas, Manager, DCJS Victims Services, shares a message of thanks to the victim-serving professionals of Virginia.
Crime Victims' Rights
Fact Sheet
This shareable pdf contains crime statistics and resources.
Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation
Governor Ralph S. Northam signed an official proclamation designating April 18-24, 2021 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please click the button below to read the full proclamation.
Crime Victims' Rights Animated Video
Please click the button below to view a brief, animated video on crime victims' rights.

Crime Victims' Rights Training
Privacy, Protection, and Fairness: Why Crime Victims' Rights Matter to Victims of Violence

April 20, 2021 from 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Please join us for a presentation from the National Crime Victims Law Institute on the the what, why, and how of re-integrating victims’ voices so that each of us can help ensure that victims are empowered rather than re-victimized by their interaction with legal systems.
Developing Culturally-Responsive, Trauma-Informed Legal Advocacy Services and Responses

April 22, 2021 from 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Olga Trujillo, attorney, trainer, and author, will explore how lawyers and other professionals can adapt their work to ensure they are both culturally responsive and trauma informed. Participants will explore steps they can take to help survivors get through system responses and legal proceedings.