Focus on those who have been hurt

You read the news. You learn everything about the suspect, the criminal, the individual or group that committed the crime, but for the week of April 18 to 24, we look at the victim. This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

“Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is a time to renew our commitment to serving all victims of crime, to acknowledge the achievements in victim services and allied professions, to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their service to others, and to remember crime victims and survivors,” according to The Office of Victim Crime .

This is the 40th anniversary of NCVRW, with the theme “Support victims, build trust,  and engage communities.” Pay attention to the news this week. Look at the crimes that have been committed locally, nationally and worldwide and consider the struggles that the victims of these crimes are experiencing.