U.S. Attorney Moore Capito will join crime victim survivors and advocates on April 21 for a Ribbon Tree Ceremony as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
The event is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. in the green space outside the Kanawha County Courthouse at the corner of Virginia Street East and Goshorn Street in Charleston. The ceremony is intended to recognize and support victims of crime while raising awareness about their rights.
The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime leads communities nationwide in observing this week, providing information and resources through its programs. More details about these initiatives can be found on the Office for Victims of Crime website.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia improves communities and upholds justice through enforcement of federal laws, according to the official website. The office operates under the United States Department of Justice and covers 23 counties in southern West Virginia, as reported by its official site.
Employing 37 attorneys and 40 other personnel, the office prosecutes federal crimes, handles civil cases on behalf of the United States, collects government debts, protects public interests across its district, and offers representation in civil litigation according to information available from its official website.
Information about victim and witness resources is available online or by contacting (304) 345-2200 via the SDWV Victim Witness Program. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at (800) 799-SAFE.
