Every April since 1981 the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) in the US Department of Justice has designated a week in April to renew the commitment to serving all victims of crime. This year’s theme is: Support Victims Build Trust Engage Communities. This theme emphasizes the importance of community and this year we wanted to ensure that the voices of people with disabilities are added to those of the victim/survivor community.
The Arc of New Jersey will be hosting a virtual vigil for victims of crime with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Wednesday, April 21st, from 4 pm to 5 pm and will include remar ks from professionals and victims, music and a candle lighting ceremony to honor victims/survivors of violent crime who are people with developmental disabilities.
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