NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK
April 22-28, 2007
ACROSS GEORGIA
To honor individuals who have been impacted by crime, many organizations and agencies organize ceremonies, workshops and prevention activities. The Georgia judicial circuits also plan formal and informal tributes. Although most events revolve around the actual week, the whole month is used to promote this important cause. Here are some of the scheduled events and contact information.
Thursday, April 5
Houston Judicial Circuit – HODAC, Inc.
Panel Discussion – Subject – Sexual Violence
Atlanta Bread Company – 8:00 AM
FOX 24 News will moderate and cover event
Jeans for Justice
SAAM Luncheon
Robbins Air Force Base (RAFB) Officers’ Club
Mark Lafferty, Speaker
Saturday, April 7
Rome Judicial Circuit
Law Enforcement Center
Pinwheel Placement for Crime Victims
Monday, April 16
Dougherty Judicial Circuit
9th Annual Victims’ Rights Week Golf Tournament
River Point Golf Club
8:00 AM
Flint Judicial Circuit: Henry County
Proclamation to be signed by Henry County Commissioners and presented to victim services programs of the District Attorney’s and Solicitor General’s offices
9:00 AM
Tuesday, April 17
Cobb Judicial Circuit
Open House at Office of the District Attorney to unveil the “Wall of Honor” with refreshments
Victim-Witness Unit, 10 Park Square , Building C, 4th floor
Marietta , GA 30090
Unveiling of the “Wall of Honor” with refreshments
3:00 PM
Thursday, April 19
State Capitol (South wing)
Proclamation Signing and Ceremony
11:30 AM
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Department of Corrections, Pardon and Parole Board and Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council
Friday, April 20
Dublin Judicial Circuit
Proclamation Signing
Oconee Regional Library
1:30 PM with refreshments
Houston Judicial Circuit HODAC, Inc.
“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”
Robbins Air Force Base (RAFB)
Sexual Assault Working Group
RAFB Fitness Center (in case of rain – Health and Wellness Center basketball court)
11:00 AM
Sunday, April 22
Crime Victims Advocacy Council
Northside United Methodist Church
2799 Northside Dr .
Atlanta, GA
17 th Annual Memorial Service honoring over 3,000 homicide victims
7:30 PM
Monday, April 23
Dublin Judicial Circuit
Victim Compensation Training
Fairview Park Hospital
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tuesday, April 24
Dougherty Judicial Circuit
A Silent Walk – Meet at Turtle Grove Park ( 1:45 PM ) and proceed to
A Wreath Proclamation Presentation at the Judicial building ( 2:00 PM )
Dublin Judicial Circuit
Road Block
Claxton Dairy Road
Dublin , GA
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Southern Judicial Circuit: Lowndes County
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony
Lowndes County Courthouse Annex ( Valdosta )
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Luncheon to follow ceremony
RSVP to Carla Leggett – 229-244-7170
Wednesday, April 25
Dublin Judicial Circuit
Elder Abuse Awareness
Coalition of Advocates for Georgia ’s Elderly
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dougherty Judicial Circuit
Church bells will toll in honor of all Victims
12:00 PM
Cyber Crime and Online Victimization Seminar
Darton College , Building B, room 101
1:00 PM
Thursday, April 26
Dublin Judicial Circuit
Annual Luncheon
Pine Forest United Methodist Church
Thurbert Baker, Attorney General – Keynote Speaker
RSVP to 1-866-291-9130 or 478-277-2944
Southern Judicial Circuit: Colquitt County, Moultrie
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony
Colquitt County Courthouse Annex
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Luncheon to follow ceremony
RSVP to Karen Ambrose – 229-616-7476
Dougherty Judicial Circuit
Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope
First United Methodist Church
Walden Chapel, corner of Flint and Jackson
7:00 PM
Flint Judicial Circuit: Henry County
Annual Memorial Service for individuals who died as a result of crime. Family members, law enforcement, service agencies and general public are welcome.
7:00 PM
Friday, April 27
Appalachian Judicial Circuit: Pickens County
Identity Theft Workshop
Pickens County Chamber of Commerce Auditorium
9:00 AM
– 3:00 PM
Speakers: Nicole M. Robinson, Yvette Summerour,
Chief Deputy Allen Wigington
6 hours POST credit available
Click here for registration form and details
DeKalb County Solicitor General’s Office
DeKalb Task Force on Domestic Violence
Balloon Release (balloons provided)
Gazebo at Decatur Square (next to courthouse)
Decatur , GA
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Southern Judicial Circuit: Thomas County, Thomasville
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony
Thomas County Courthouse
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Luncheon to follow ceremony
RSVP to Gwen Williams – 229-226-6141
Dublin Judicial Circuit
Immigrant Orientation
The Green Door
12:00 PM
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Open House
Columbus Government Center
100 10th Street, 1st floor, West Wing
Columbus , GA 31902
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Rome Judicial Circuit
5th Annual Night at the Ballpark with Rome Braves
Child Abuse Prevention Activities
(one member singing the national anthem)
Flint Judicial Circuit: Henry County
Crime Victim Training for Law Enforcement and Service Providers
For further information call 770-288-6351
Saturday, April 28
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and corporate sponsor Georgia Power
Candlelight Vigil
Arts Complex Theater
Macon State College
100 College Station Dr.
Macon, GA 31206
3:00 PM
RSVP by April 12 to MADD (www.maddga.org)
100 Edgewood Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
April 22-28 and throughout the month
Alapaha Judicial Circuit
For the entire month, in all five counties, advocates will be distributing lapel awareness ribbons and bookmarks. Bookmarks are distributed through faith-based groups with information and prayer requests. City and county schools will be having poster and essay contests. Atkinson County will be holding a vigil in Pearson on April 26. Advocates are submitting articles for local newspapers each week regarding National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. There will be proclamations by the mayor with appropriate publicity and a balloon release.
Cherokee Judicial Circuit
This month, for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Cherokee Judicial Circuit will conduct a series of Public Service Announcements and will participate in an interview regarding victim rights, victim services and victim impact, all of which will be broadcast on local radio. Advocates will hold an interview with the local newspaper which will receive front page coverage. Additionally, the Cherokee Judicial Circuit will hold a poster contest and print the names and posters of the winners in the local newspaper. Advocates will print a banner to be placed on the courthouse lawn highlighting victim advocacy and will collect shoes from county employees to be donated to the Salvation Army. Lastly, the Cherokee Circuit will be having a quilt made depicting various National Crime Victims' Rights Week themes. The quilt will be displayed at various public places throughout the year to bring awareness to victims' rights.
Coweta Judicial Circuit
For National Crime Victims' Rights Week this year, a series of newspaper articles in all five counties will run entitled “Today’s Victim.” The articles will chronicle the stories of seven crime victims and their journeys through the criminal justice system and with our Victim-Witness Assistance Program. Banners will be displayed in all courtrooms with this year’s theme – “Every Victim…Every Time.” Orange and blue rubber bracelets will be distributed to middle school students that read “If you’re a victim, we’re here for you.” Orange and blue ribbons will be distributed to law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies that read “Every Victim…Every Time.” Public service announcements will air on local radio stations.
Flint Judicial Circuit: Henry County
Bows are being placed around the Courthouse Square to honor all crime victims and in recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights week. For more information contact Victim Services Program at 770-288-6351.
Dougherty Judicial Circuit
"Blue Jean Drive"– Donate your good used clothing
Room 224
Blood Drive to honor and remember all crime victims
American Red Cross
1515 Dawson Rd.
Monday, April 23 - Wednesday, April 25
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 26 - Saturday, April 28
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fayette County Solicitor General’s Office
April 26 and 27
Tag Sale with all the proceeds going to the local Council on Domestic Violence ( Promise Place )
For more information contact La Verne Barela at 770-716-4260
Houston Judicial Circuit (HODAC, Inc.)
Self Defense Classes
April 4, 11, 18, 25
Robbins Air Force Base (RAFB)
Health and Wellness Center
Security Forces, Instructor
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Houston Judicial Circuit HODAC, Inc.
Self Defense Class
Monday, April 30
Daniel Speir and HODAC Crime Victim Advocates
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Rome Judicial Circuit
Art contests in City and County schools
Floyd County Library and Barnes and Noble will have displays and articles on prevention
Rome News Tribune will carry articles about child abuse prevention
School marquees will proclaim the week
April 2 – City officials will sign a Proclamation regarding Crime Victims’ Rights
April 10 – County officials will sign a Proclamation regarding Crime Victims’ Rights
April 13 – County officials will sign Proclamation regarding child abuse prevention
April 19 – City Officials will sign Proclamation regarding child abuse prevention
Prevent Child Abuse armbands will be sold with a business card having important phone numbers about reporting child abuse
Public service announcements will air on local radio stations all month regarding child abuse prevention and crime victims’ rights
Bookmarks with important phone numbers will be strategically placed around the courthouse
President of the District Attorneys Association will throw out the first pitch at the opening Rome Braves game
Northeastern Judicial Circuit
Click here to view the Northeastern Judicial Circuit's press coverage from National Crime Victims' Rights Week
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