Have you seen WCCVA's commercial for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2012?
Please watch it and share with your friends!
Part of the distribution of this commercial on Northwest Cable News was supported by a National Crime Victims' Rights Week Community Awareness Project subgrant awarded by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators under a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
Thank You to Our Supporters!
Many thanks to the US Attorney's Office's Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, who sponsored Facebook ads to help us get the word out about National Crime Victims' Rights Week!
We also wish to express our thanks to Northwest Cable News, KXLY, and KREM for their support in airing WCCVA's 2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Commercial
2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Commercial
Events!
Below are just some of the events happening around the state!
Strides of Strength, Kennewick
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This is a mile long walk to show support for victims of crime. Cash prizes will be given for the largest group, most decorated group, and a door prize. Our new agency name will also be revealed at the event.
WHEN
4/21/2012 11:00:00 AM
WHERE
640 North Columbia Center Blvd
EVENT CONTACT
JoDee Garretson
509-374-5391
jgarretson@frontier.com
www.sexualassaultresponsecenter.org
Kids Haven Benefit Auction, Online!
EVENT DESCRIPTION
On line auction to benefit victims of child abuse.
WHEN
4/6/2012 8:00:00 AM
WHERE
www.biddingforgood.com/SARC
EVENT CONTACT
JoDee Garretson
509-374-5391
jgarretson@frontier.com
www.biddingforgood.com/SARC
Identity Theft Community Presentation
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Information on ID theft and how to protect yourself
WHEN
4/25/2012 5:30:00 PM
WHERE
Neill Public Library
EVENT CONTACT
Jill Crump
509-332-0552
cvsc@atvp.org
Keeping Watch: United for a Safer Community - Seattle
EVENT DESCRIPTION
There will speakers sharing information on how to work towards keeping your community safe along with breakout sessions providing information on personal safety, child safety, what to do when a crime happens to you and community resources and referrals.
WHEN
4/21/2012 12:00:00 PM
WHERE
New Holly Campus, Microsoft Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave. S, Seattle WA 98118
EVENT CONTACT
Nancy Hawley
nancy@fnfvcv.org
http://www.facebook.com/fnfvcv
OTHER INFO
Coordinating partners:Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims, Department of Corrections Victim Services Program, Seattle Police Department, Chinese Information & Service Center, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda)
Awareness Walk - Lewiston/Clarkston
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Valley participation in a walk across the interstate bridge Washington to Idaho
WHEN
4/27/2012 5:30:00 PM
WHERE
YWCA Lewiston ID/Clarkston Wa
EVENT CONTACT
Tom White
208-743-1535
tomw@lewiston.com
www.ywcaidaho.org
OTHER INFO
Held in conjunction with Sexual assault awareness month
Crime Victims' Resource Fair
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Various agencies throughout Spokane County will be providing information, resources, pamphlets and brochures regarding the services they provide to victims of crime. We expect representatives from GSSAC, YWCA, Partners with Families & Children, SCOPE, COPS, Lutheran Community Services, Department of Corrections, etc. - to name a few agencies. We encourage everyone to come support victims of crime.
WHEN
4/26/2012 10:00:00 AM
WHERE
STA, The Plaza Bus Shop, 2nd Level, 701 W. RIverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
EVENT CONTACT
Annette Ingham, Victim/Witness Manager, Spokane County Prosecutor's Office
(509) 477-3640
aingham@spokanecounty.org
Child Abuse Awareness Walk - Newport
EVENT DESCRIPTION
1 mile Awareness Walk and fun music in the park
WHEN
4/28/2012 9:40:00 AM
WHERE
Newport Wa City Park
EVENT CONTACT
Sarah Kramer
509-447-2274
sarah@pofcn.org
Resource Fair - Forks
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Local agencies will host booths & give freebies as a collaborative community outreach effort.
WHEN
4/23/2012 2:00:00 PM
WHERE
Forks Community Center, 91 Maple Ave., Forks, WA 98331
EVENT CONTACT
Amy Perete-McIntyre
(360) 374-6411
amy.mcintyre@forksabuseprogram.org
http://www.facebook.com/events/119218714869101/
www.forksabuseprogram.org
Keeping Teens Safe - College Place
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lots of flyers, brochures, etc, aimed at teens - sexting, internet safety, bullying. Things they can do to avoid being a victim. Lots of things for their parents as well.
WHEN
4/20/2012 7:00:00 PM
WHERE
Home Depot, College Place, WA
EVENT CONTACT
Sandi Olson / Vicki Ruley
509-427-4434
Solson@ci.walla-walla.wa.us , Vruley@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
SAAM Balloon March - Moses Lake
EVENT DESCRIPTION
We will be putting on a Sexual Assault Awareness event--march/demonstration style! We will march from the local police department to the town square holding 151 teal balloons (representing the exact number of survivors served by our agency in 2011). There will be community members, advocates and allies gathering to show their support and collaboration with our agency while making the statement that we believe any sexual violence is not ok.
WHEN
4/26/2012 4:00:00 PM
WHERE
Moses Lake Police Station on Balsam Street in Moses Lake, WA
EVENT CONTACT
Suzi Fode
509764-8402
sfode@co.grant.wa.us
Queer Art Heals Your Heart - Olympia
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The start of an eight week closed therapeutic group using Expressive Arts as a healing tool. For victims/survivors of hate and bias crimes, child abuse and other general crimes
WHEN
4/23/2012 5:00:00 PM
WHERE
Olympia, WA (due to safety people interested must be screened first)
EVENT CONTACT
Nancy LaMusga
(360) 357-4472
nancy@youthchangeagents.org
www.youthchangeagents.org
OTHER INFO
Group is limited to 10 people so call or email and reserve your space!
Crime Victims Event - Yakima
EVENT DESCRIPTION
We will have community/legal professionals share their expertise on our current battle against violence, particularly gang violence in our Yakima County Communities. We will provide information on personal safety, child/teen safety, and communal care as a whole. Also, we will discuss the resources that are offered through community partners to individuals who have been victims of a crime. In addition, there will be a session for questions and answers provided to the public. Finally, we will allow time for victim testimony, ending the event with a balloon release in honor of our loved ones that are no longer with us.
WHEN
4/26/2012 12:00:00 PM
WHERE
Centennial Square Park
EVENT CONTACT
Araceli Mendoza
509.837.2089 Ext 2760
amendoza@cwcmh.org
Washington State Crime Prevention Association Annual Conference - Walla Walla
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Table setup with overview of our program, brochures, etc.
WHEN
4/23/2012
WHERE
Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla
EVENT CONTACT
Vicki Ruley
509-527-4434
Vruley@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
www.wscpa.org
OTHER INFO
A number of seminars on safety, fraud, identity theft, etc.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
National Crime Victims' Rights week April 22nd - 28th, 2012
WHEN
4/24/2012 4:00:00 PM
WHERE
The Long Beach Grange
EVENT CONTACT
Tammie Elliott
360-642-2639
tammiee@hrnlc.org
funbeach.com
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