U.S. Attorney Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

MADISON, WIS. - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Chadwick M. Elgersma, joining with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, in recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026.

This year's theme, "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities" recognizes the shared mission to listen to crime victims and advocate on their behalf.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week was established in 1981 to bring greater sensitivity to the needs and rights of victims of crime. The week is an opportunity "to reflect on the importance of making the justice system work for survivors of crime," said U.S. Attorney Elgersma. "Prosecuting offenders is only one piece of an integrated approach to recognize and support victims of crime. My office will continue to strive to honor the strength and resilience of crime victims throughout all stages of federal criminal prosecutions."

U.S. Attorney Elgersma also praised the work of those in law enforcement and in the larger community who support crime victims, "being a crime victim can have lifelong impacts on an individual's mental and physical health. Providing emotional support and other assistance to crime victims is an invaluable part of providing justice and I applaud those who do this important work."

For more information on National Crime Victims' Rights Week, please visit https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/national-crime-victims-rights-week/overview.