April 22-28, 2012 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 22-18, 2012 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Every April since 1981, one week has been designated as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week . This year’s theme is “Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim.” It is necessary to take this opportunity to remember that every victim may not feel that he or she has rights. This year’s campaign video focuses specifically on minors who are victims of sex trafficking , LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning) youth , migrant workers , and victims of crimes using technology . A person who is being told, by an offender or their culture, that no one will listen, no one will believe you, may not feel that he or she has rights. A 14 year old person who has run away from their home may not know that he or she can even report a crime, let alone receive free and confidential support. He may be told that he cannot report a cr...