April 6-12 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The FBI estimates 1.2 million violent crimes were committed in 2023. Of those, 200,000 were committed in California. The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) offers financial support for victims of violent crime, including compensation for medical, dental and mental health treatment, support loss, funeral & burial costs, and more.
Please use and share our CalVCB National Crime Victims’ Rights Week toolkit to help us raise awareness about victims’ rights and available services.
Below are suggested social media posts and images to download and share with your audience. Share our messages or create your own and tag us in your posts.
- Instagram: @HelpingVictims
- X (Twitter): @HelpingVictims
- Facebook: @California Victim Compensation Board
- LinkedIn: @calvcb
Hashtags: #NationalCrimeVictimsRightsWeek
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is a time to honor crime victims, uplift survivors, and inspire the community to make a positive impact by supporting victims. This year’s theme, KINSHIP, is a call to action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime.
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Nearly 200,000 violent crimes were committed in California in 2023, affecting countless victims. We want to assure these survivors that help is available. Agencies from the California Victim Services Coordination Council can aid survivors with housing and relocation, finding counseling, filing restraining orders, and more. Learn more about the Coordination Council here.
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If you are a victim of a crime, there are services available to help you, many at your fingertips. Download this comprehensive list of toll free, text, and online hotlines dedicated to helping victims: Toll Free, Text, and Online Hotlines | Help for Victims | OVC
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Nearly 17 years ago, California voters passed the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law. Marsy’s Law provides all victims and their families with rights and due process. Learn more about your rights here.
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This year’s NCVRW theme is KINSHIP, a call to action to highlight the importance of shared humanity in supporting survivors and victims of crime. Allyship is essential to the journey of helping victims rebuild. This NCVRW, consider these ways to be an ally:
- Create a safe space free from fear or judgement
- Listen and validate their experiences
- Educate yourself on resources and best practices to support victims
- Spread awareness
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