Victim's Awareness Walk

In commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 8 – 14, 2018, the Detroit Crime Victims Action Team have organized a Crime Victims Awareness Walk. This event is sponsored by Crime Stoppers of Michigan. The event will take place on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Clark Park, located in Southwest Detroit.

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In commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 8 – 14, 2018, the Detroit Crime Victims Action Team, made up of Victim Advocates and Victim Specialists from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Crime Stoppers of Michigan [Project Good Samaritan], Department of Homeland Security, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney’s Office, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, have organized a Crime Victims Awareness Walk. This event is sponsored by Crime Stoppers of Michigan. This year’s theme, Expand the Circle: Reach All Victims, highlights how the investment of communities in crime victims expands the opportunity for victims to disclose their victimization, connect with services, and receive the support they need.

The event will take place on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Clark Park, located in Southwest Detroit at Clark Avenue and the I-75 Service Drive. Highlights of this year’s event include success stories of arrests and prosecutions of perpetrators, and a “luminary” project featuring the artwork of students from the Amelia Earhart Elementary School depicting “What Peace Means to Me.” These “luminaries” will be placed along the walking path for the walkers to observe and enjoy. Two victims will be in attendance and each will share their individual story of survivorship. The Canine Advocacy Program will receive an Exemplary Crime Victim Service Award for the work they and their four legged counterparts provide to children who have fallen victim to crime. The event will close with a biodegradable/environmentally friendly balloon release in honor of Crime Victims.