National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 2-28 and will be observed in Hilo with a sign-waving event today from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of Hopaco Office Outlet, 280 Makaala Street, near the corner of Kanoelehua Avenue. The public is encouraged to participate.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 2-28 and will be observed in Hilo with a sign-waving event today from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of Hopaco Office Outlet, 280 Makaala Street, near the corner of Kanoelehua Avenue. The public is encouraged to participate.
The theme for this year, proclaimed by the U.S. Department of Justice, is “Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim.”
“Our commitment to extend the vision and reach every victim will overcome the many challenges that confront us now,” Hawaii County Prosecutor Charlene Iboshi said in a written statement. “The vision, determination and passion for justice that inspired our history will help us transform the future for every victim of crime.”
For more information on the event, call Lisa Faulkner-Inouye at 961-0466.
April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
For information on healthy relationships and preventing sexual violence, call the Sexual Assault Support Service’s 24-hour hotline at 935-0677.
To learn more about the signs of child abuse and what you can do to help a child visit www.onewithcourage.org or call the Children’s Justice Center at 933-1505. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or the Child Abuse and Neglect 24-hour hotline toll-free at 1-800-494-3991.
For more information about services for victims of sexual assault, visit the Domestic Violence Services page at www.hawaiipolice.com.