2018 Crime Victims Rights Week - Marsy's Law for Nevada
More than 95,000 cases of “Index Crimes” including murder, rape, robbery, property crimes, and more, were investigated across Nevada according to the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report of 2016. Just like the suspects in criminal cases, we believe the victims of crime in Nevada deserve guaranteed rights when going through the judicial process. That is the goal of Marsy’s Law for Nevada. Marsy’s Law for Nevada seeks to even the scales of justice for Nevada victims with passage of a ballot Question 1 which will be voted on this Fall.
Also recognizing victims is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 8-14th, 2018, as designated by the US Department of Justice, and Office of Victims of Crime. The week serves to remember the victims of crime across America, and the need for respect and consideration through the judicial process. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed this as Crime Victims Rights Week in Nevada, April 8-14th.
To remember crime victims, we are uniting with civic entities, businesses and advocacy organizations statewide to provide proclamations of recognition, and to GO PURPLE during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This color of remembrance, strength, and hope will be used to recognize crime victims, and show a unified level of support.
Proclamations presented without formal presentations, or in March:
Governor Sandoval on behalf of the State of Nevada, Boulder City Council, Caliente City Council, Carlin City Council, Carson City Council, Douglas County Commission, Elko City Council, Gardnerville Town Board, Humboldt County Commission, and Mesquite City Council.
Crime Victims’ Rights Week Recognition - Southern Nevada:
Monday, April 2nd, at 4:30pm, Henderson City Hall - Councilwoman Gerri Schroder & Mayor Debra March present the proclamation for the following week as Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Wednesday, April 4th, at 9:00am, City of Las Vegas - Councilman Bob Coffin, City Council members & Mayor Carolyn Goodman will present the Crime Victims’ Rights Week proclamation at the regular Council meeting at the Las Vegas City Hall
Sunday, April 8th,HIGH ROLLER- will go purple tonight to kick off the week of recognition
Sunday, April 8-12th, Downtown Summerlin - ONE Summerlin lights Go Purple
Sunday-Thursday, April 8-12th, MEET Las Vegas Event Venue - MEET exterior lights will Go Purple all week. 233 S. 4th Street
Sunday-Friday, April 8-13th, Silver Lining Mobile Billboard - Mobile billboard promoting Crime Victims’ Rights Week all week
Sunday, April 8-14th, New York New York Resort - Brooklyn Bridge lights will Go Purple all week
Sunday-Saturday, April 8-14th, City of Henderson Website - Front Page will Go Purple all week
Sunday-Saturday, April 8-14th, Las Vegas City Hall - Lights go purple all week
Monday, April 9th, at 9am, WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS VEGAS SIGN - Clark County Commission Commissioners and advocacy organizations unite to proclaim this as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week & turn the famous sign lights Purple
Wednesday, April 11th, 2:30pm, North Las Vegas City Hall - Proclamation presentation with Councilman Richard Cherchio
Wednesday, April 11th, Las Vegas Mob Museum/Nat’l Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement - Employees of the Museum will wear Purple ribbons today to recognize CVRW. 300 Stewart Avenue, Downtown Las Vegas
NORTHERN NEVADA/Events for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Thursday, April 5th, City of Carson City - City Council Proclamation Presentation for upcoming Crime Victims’ Rights Week at Carson City Council Chambers
Tuesday, April 10th, 10:00am - Washoe County Commission - Commissioners present proclamation for Week
Tuesday April 10th, 8:00pm - Grand Sierra - Resort exterior lights Go Purple for Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Wednesday, April 11th, 10:00am - Reno City Council - will provide a proclamation for Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Wednesday, April 11th, 5:30pm-7:30pm Alliance for Victims’ Rights-Washoe County Candlelight Vigil - A candlelight vigil will be held in Reno, Nevada at the Mills Lane Justice Center. One South Sierra Street in Reno, NV
ADDITIONAL Crime Victims’ Rights Week Events
- Las Vegas – Monday, April 9th – 5:30pm to 8:30pm –“I AM EVIDENCE” HBO Movie Screening – at CSN, 637 W. Charleston campus, Building K, Room 101
- Las Vegas – April 11th – 4:30 to 5:30pm - Marsy’s Law for Nevada - Information Presentation at SHADE TREE Shelter at Survivors Center – presentation to domestic violence survivors
- Las Vegas - Wednesday April 11th – 6pm to 7pm Celebration of Life and Candlelight Ceremony – Healing Garden, 1015 S. Casino Center, Downtown Las Vegas – Organized by: Community Coalition for Victims Rights (CCVR), contact: Elynne Green at [email protected] or Genevieve Embrey at [email protected] 702-828-7716
- Henderson – Thursday April 12th: 10am to 2pm – Henderson Events Plaza – County Wide Resource Fair Open to the Public. – Organized by: Community Coalition for Victims Rights (CCVR), contact: Elynne Green at [email protected] or Genevieve Embrey at [email protected] 702-828-7716
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES: FBI/US Attorneys Office, Henderson Police Department, Las Vegas Metro Police-Victim Services, North Las Vegas Police-Victim Services, Clark County DA Victim-Witness Assistance Center, Family Advocacy Program of Nellis AFB, Family Justice Center-LVMPD, Henderson City Attorney’s Office Victim Advocate Unit, Nevada Child Seekers, Parents of Murdered Children, SAFE House in Henderson, Safe Nest, Seeds of Hope, The Rape Crisis Center, The Shade Tree, Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), Victims of Crime Program, and Marsy’s Law for Nevada crime victims’ rights initiative.
INDIVIDUALS can show their support at work by wearing PURPLE or print out the “Marsy’s Law Support Sign” from our Facebook Page. Take a photo with your smartphone, post it on Social Media using the tagline #VictimsRightsNV. Then check out the Marsy’s Law for Nevada FACEBOOK page where we will be posting pictures we find from supporters online.
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS statewide can show their support by shining a light purple, posting a marquee sign, or having employees wear purple April 8-14th. Be sure to post your support on social media! #VictimsRightsNV