Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is celebrated every year in April. The week is dedicated to learning about victimization and the effect victimization has on individuals, families, friends and the community. It also serves to promote laws, policies and programs that help victims of crime. Every year, thousands of communities across the nation observe the week by reaffirming their commitment to victims having the rights, resources and services they need to recover from crime.

Placer County District Attorney Activities

The Placer County District Attorney’s Office, in addition to launching a new victims’ network, will be participating in events in the county to honor our victims' and posting resource information throughout the week on their social media. 

MONDAY, April 24     

•    Placer County District Attorney’s Office will be putting out pinwheels, ribbons, signs  and hearts at the Santucci Justice Center 

TUESDAY, April 25

•    Attending the Crime Victim United event at the State Capitol Learn more

WEDNESDAY, April 26 

• Placer County is encouraging the community to wear denim in honor of victims 
• Residents are encouraged to virtually watch candle light vigils across the country in solidarity 

THURSDAY, April 27    

• Placer DA Morgan Gire will be representing the community at the State Capitol for the special session on fentanyl bills
• The DAs office is participating in MDIC's Child & Family Resource Fair Learn more

FRIDAY, April 28

•  Placer County is encouraging the community to wear blue in honor of victims 
•  Virtual moment of silence event  – "join" our Facebook during your lunch for a virtual moment of silence for all victims of violence

SATURDAY / SUNDAY April 29-30

Who: Placer County District Attorney’s Office / Placer County Museum’s Department / E+R Project 
What: Museum pop-up to honor survivors + victims of crime 
When: April 29-30 (weekend exhibit) 

• Saturday 4/29 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
• Sunday 4/30 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Where: Historic Auburn Courthouse

Learn more