TOWSON, MD—Each year in April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime coordinates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week link to promote victims’ rights and services, and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. The theme for this year’s NCVRW is “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.”

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is scheduled for April 23 to 29.

Below are events that will be held in Baltimore County to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights, protections and services.

PRECINCT 1 – WILKENS
Activity: Setting up displays on domestic violence with brochures available.
Location: Arbutus Library 855 Sulphur Spring Road, 21227
Date and Time: April 24 to April 29
Contact: Sgt. Harpster 410-887-5165

PRECINCT 2 – WOODLAWN
Activity: Personal Safety Presentation
Location: 6424 Windsor Mill Rd., 21207
Date and Time: April 29 at 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Sgt. Toni 410-887-6985

PRECINCT 3 – FRANKLIN
Activity: Tree planting in honor of victims.
Location: 606 Nicodemus Rd., 21136
Date and Time: April 23
Contact: Sgt. Comegna 410-887-6985

PRECINCT 4 – PIKESVILLE
Activity: Flower Planting Ceremony
Location: 215 Milford Mill Rd., 21208
Date and Time: April 27 at Noon
Contact: Sgt. Coscia 410-887-6775

PRECINCT 6 – TOWSON
Activity: Domestic violence and crime prevention presentations.
Location: Towson YMCA/Hillendale Library
Date and Time: April 24 to April 28
Contact: Sgt. Horst 410-887-5933

PRECINCT 7 – COCKEYSVILLE
Activity: Crime prevention and safety presentations at local businesses.
Location: Varies
Date and Time: April 23 to April 29
Contact: Sgt. Fisher 410-887-1863

PRECINCT 8 – PARKVILLE
Activity: Display on domestic violence and crime prevention.
Location: Walmart 8118 Perry Hills Ct., 21236
Date and Time: April 23 to April 29
Contact: Sgt. Bandurchin 410-887-5439

PRECINCT 9 – WHITE MARSH
Activity: Flower display in lobby.
Location: 8220 Perry Hall Blvd., 21236
Date and Time: April 23 to April 29
Contact: Sgt. Mickle 410-887-5035

PRECINCT 11 – ESSEX
Activity: Collection Drive for Family Crisis Center
Drop-off Location: Precinct 11
Location: 216 N. Marlyn Ave., 21221
Date and Time: April 23 to April 29
Contact: Sgt. Joseph Zerhusen 410-887-2032

PRECINCT 12 – DUNDALK
Activity: Domestic Violence Victims’ Flower Garden
Location: 428 Westham Way
Date and Time: April 23 to April 29
Contact: Cpl. Cassady 410-887-7336