Albany, Dougherty officials recognize Crime Victims’ Rights Week

ALBANY – This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and officials in Albany and Dougherty County have planned various events in recognition of the week.

Created to remember those who are no longer with us, survivors, and the plight of victims, this year’s theme for Crime Victims’ Rights Week is “Honoring Our Past, Creating Hope for the Future.”

Some of the events scheduled to be held this week include a ribbon campaign that will continue throughout the week. Ribbons will be available for the public to wear to show support for crime victims’ rights. A “Planting the Seeds of Justice” program is scheduled at 10 a.m. today at the Kay Hind Senior Center at 335 W. Society Avenue.

Events held April 10-12 include a bake sale and awareness booth from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Government Center Plaza at 222 Pine Ave., with an 11:30 a.m. proclamation and wreath dedication ceremony in Room 100 of the Government Center. A Vigil of Remembrance and Hope program will be held at 222 Pine Avenue on Thursday at 6 p.m. The week will conclude with a family fun night of bowling on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Center, 1200 W. Broad Ave.

For more information, contact Tonya Hall or Victims Assistance at (229) 438-3985 or (229) 854-7715.

MICHELLE MCLOUGHLIN