Many in the victims' movement, including myself, have for over a decade pushed to amend the U.S. Constitution to include victims' rights. In doing so victims' rights would be upheld and enforceable. And although 33 states have amended their state constitution, sadly Vermont is not one of them. April 22 through 28 is National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW). The theme this year is "Victims' Rights: Every Victim, Every Time." If we are to abide by this theme then we must continue to work together and uphold the rights of every victim, every time.
There are several events occurring during NCVRW to pay honor and tribute to crime victims. The third annual red flag campaign to honor sexual violence victims and their allies will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at the State House in Montpelier. This will be followed by the 14th annual Crime Victim's Right Week Awards Ceremony.
We hope community members, advocates, and allies from around Vermont will join us. For more information please call the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services at 241-1250 or 1-800-750-1213.
Susan S. Russell, M.A.
Warren, VT
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