2017 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony

David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States, National Archives and Records Administration welcomes speakers, guests, and award recipients to the 2017 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Marilyn M. Roberts, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime provides opening remarks. The Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Department’s Office of Justice Programs, leads communities across the country in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s observance took place April 2-8 and features the theme “Strength. Resilience. Justice.”

Alan Hanson, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs speaks at the 2017 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony. “For our Attorney General – a former federal prosecutor – the safety of America’s citizens is paramount – and he believes that no one deserves the promise of protection more than crime victims. His Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety is already at work exploring solutions to the crime problems in many of our towns and cities, the brunt of which is borne by victims and survivors.”

Jesse Panuccio, Acting Associate Attorney General said, “During this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Department of Justice is proud to pay tribute to the outstanding contributions of people and groups helping crime victims, reducing crime and improving public safety. We are inspired by their lives, and we are honored to stand with them.”

Guest Speaker, Kevin M. Mulcahy, Executive Assistant United States Attorney from the Eastern District of Michigan shared his personal story of victimization. He has dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice. Most of his caseload has focused on child exploitation crimes, including production of child pornography cases, traveler cases, and other significant crimes against children prosecutions.

2017 National Crime Victims’ Service Award Recipients with Speakers