Utah Office for Victims of Crime Celebrates National Crime Victims Rights Week
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW) each April by promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.
This year’s National Crime Victims Rights Week will be held April 2 - 8, and the theme, Strength Resilience Justice, presents the opportunity to highlight the importance of providing needed services at the earliest stage of victimization.
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC), along with its partnering agencies, will observe National Crime Victims Rights Week with the following special events:
Crime Victims Awareness Kickoff Event
When: Mon., April 3rd 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Liberty Park; 600 E 900 S SLC, northeast of the pond
Description: The entire community is invited to this event as we honor those who have been affected by crime. We will have an assortment of food trucks, radio station(s), the Utah Grizzlies Bear, resource tables, and activities. Participants can choose to wear beads designating the type of crime they have been affected by. At 7:00 pm, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski will speak to the crowd and declare the commencement of Crime Victims Rights Week.
Honk and Wave for Justice
When: Wed., April 5th
Where: Communities statewide
Description: Victim advocacy groups across the state will be holding signs on major roadways bringing attention to National Crime Victims Rights Week.
Families and Communities Together: “Strength and Resilience” Movie Night featuring Moana
When: Fri., April 7th 6:30-9:30 pm
Where: Sorenson Unity Center; 1383 S. 900 W. SLC, Utah
Description: A community event. The Malialole Dance Group will perform a number and Attorney General Sean Reyes will address the crowd and speak on the importance of strength of resilience in crime victims. We will then show the film and speak about how the themes of strength and resilience are demonstrated throughout.
Crime Victims Rights Night with the Utah Grizzlies for Strength
When: Saturday, April 8th 7:00-10:00 pm
Where: The Maverick Center; 3200 S Decker Lane, West Valley
Description: Come celebrate National Crime Victims Rights Week with the Utah Grizzlies. The ceremonial puck drop will be performed by Jake Barney, son of Officer Doug Barney who was killed in the line of duty.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
April 3, 2017 - April 7, 2017
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, April 3
9:30 a.m. Meeting with Eisenhower Group
Location: State Capitol
10:00 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
1:30 p.m. Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
2:45 p.m. Weekly Meeting with Lt. Governor
Location: Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
4:00 p.m. Economic Summit Planning Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
Tuesday, April 4
9:00 a.m. Higher Education Discussion
Location: Governor’s Office
9:45 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
10:30 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location:
Governor’s Office
Wednesday, April 5
No public events
Thursday, April 6
No public events
Friday, April 7
No public events
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
April 3, 2017 - April 7, 2017
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, April 3
11:00 a.m. Eisenhower School of National Security Event
Location:
State Capitol
1:30 p.m. Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
2:45 p.m. Weekly Meeting with Governor
Location: Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. Film PSA on Volunteerism Month
Location: State Capitol
Tuesday, April 4
11:00 a.m. Aquatherm Grand Opening
Location: Lindon, Utah
1:30 p.m. State Bonding Commission
Location: State Capitol
Wednesday, April 5
No public events
Thursday, April 6
12:30 p.m. Snow College Convocation
Location: Ephraim, Utah
1:30 p.m. Luncheon with Snow College Students and Faculty
Location: Ephraim, Utah
Friday, April 7
5:45 p.m. Constituent Meeting
Location: Price, Utah
6:00 p.m. Carbon County Lincoln Day Dinner
Location: Price, Utah
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