Media Advisory: U.S. Attorney Announces National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Events

RALEIGH, N.C – In commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), U.S. Attorney Michael Easley is announcing NCVRW observances planned in the Eastern District of North Carolina for the week of April 22-26, 2024. Members of the public and media are invited to attend.

• On Monday, April 22^nd, candlelight vigils will be held in Raleigh and Wilmington to honor crime victims and their families.

• • Raleigh event details: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Wake County Commons Building (4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610). This event is being held in partnership with the Wake County District Attorney and Wake County Sheriff’s Office.

• • Wilmington event details: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Alton Lennon Federal Building (2 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401). This event is being held in partnership with the New Hanover District Attorney’s Office and A Safe Place.

• On Tuesday, April 23^rd, the National Crime Victims’ Rights Ceremony will be held in Raleigh. This event is sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle and Western District and the Interagency Council.
  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the State Archives Building (109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601)
  • Registration is required for this event. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/event/ncvrw-ceremony-2024

For additional information about this year’s NCVRW and how to assist victims in your own community, please visit the United States Attorney’s Office website.  For more ideas on how to support victims of crime, visit OVC’s website at www.ovc.ojp.gov.