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The local National Crime Victims’ Rights Week luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. at the Greek Community Center located at 129 South Union Street in Akron.  The speaker will be Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann.  The cost is $15.50 per person and tickets are available by contacting Victim Assistance at (330) 376-0040.

Thank you to more than 200 people that gathered to remember their loved ones this holiday season, at the annual "Angel Tree Memorial."

Although it is difficult to imagine what victims of violent crime or horrible accidents go through, since 1972 the Victim Assistance Program has been dedicated to assure that no victim is alone. Their advocacy efforts are ministered on a variety of levels through:

	Pro-active crisis intervention to stabilize and provide compassionate aid.
	Education and advocacy throughout the criminal justice system.
	A collaborative continuum of care via appropriate referrals to community agencies/resources.
	Community and professional education focused on victim issues, needs and service.