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| CalVCP's banner commemorates Crime Victims' Rights Month in California |
It is because of this strong commitment to victim services that we expand on the National observance of Crime Victims' Rights Week to make the entire month of April devoted to the needs of victims of crime and declare April to be California Crime Victims' Rights Month.
Each year, nearly 164,000 violent crimes occur in our state. The good news is crime has seen a decrease over the past decade, however, these violent acts continue to mount and with it, victims and survivors continue to need our help. Last year, the California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) received over 65,000 applications for services and was able to provide more than $98 million in services to victims. But there is so much more we can do for them.
During California Crime Victims' Rights Month, we are dedicated to creating more awareness of the senseless acts that occur in our Golden State and educating victims and survivors of crime to the resources available to them through state and local programs as well as through victim advocacy groups and non-profit assistance organizations. We are also committed to working with lawmakers to make the necessary changes to better protect residents and visitors by prevent criminal activity in the first place.
California Crime Victims' Rights Month is about honoring victims and respecting their rights. This month is about protecting victims from enduring any more than they already have and it is about empowering every victim. The California Victim Compensation Program is proud to be part of California Victims' Rights Month and to be a partner in protecting victims’ rights.
