Dougherty County Victim Witness Assistance program celebrates National Crime Victim’s Rights Week

National Crime Victim’s Rights Week April 23-29, 2023

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. – Dougherty County Victim Witness Assistance office, a unit of the Dougherty County District Attorney’s Division, will celebrate National Crime Victim’s Rights
Week on April 23-29, 2023, with one main event scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Government Center Plaza, located at 222 Pine Avenue, Albany.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is an annual event highlighting the important voices of crime survivors and the countless service providers and first responders who work tirelessly to support the victims of crimes. This year’s commemoration theme is “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage, Effect Change,” which calls upon the community to help amplify the voices of survivors and commit to creating an environment where survivors have confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported. During this presentation, there will be a reading of the Proclamation, as well as information about community resources, fun activities, and more.

For additional information, contact Dougherty County Victim Witness Assistance at (229) 438-3985.

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