National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
We are proud to join organizations from coast to coast to commemorate National Crime Victimsโ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6โ12, 2025.ย
This annual week of awareness is organized by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. This year’s theme of KINSHIP is a call to action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime.ย
MARSY’S LAWย
In partnership with Marsyโs Law for Kentucky, we will be displaying purple solar lights at our emergency shelter to highlight victimsโ rights.ย Under Kentucky’s Marsy’s Law, crime victims have these constitutional rights:ย
- Timely notice of all proceedings.ย
- Be heard in any proceeding involving release, plea, sentencing, or consideration of pardon, commutation, granting of reprieve, or other matter involving the right of a victim.ย
- Be present at all proceedings, other than Grand Jury proceedings.ย
- Consult with the attorney for the Commonwealth or designee.ย
- Timely notice of release or escape of the accused.ย
- Have their safety and their family’s safety considered in setting bail, the defendant’s release and conditions of release.ย
- Fairness and consideration of the victims’ safety, dignity, and privacy.ย
Visit the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General for more information about Marsy’s Law.
CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATIONย
Kentucky victims of crimes may also file a claim with the Public Protection Cabinet Office of Claims and Appeals to request payment or reimbursement for expenses related to crimes when no other resources are available. The Crime Victims Compensation Board (CVCB) will consider assistance with these and other expenses related to the crime:ย
- Medical expensesโฏย
- Relocation and temporary housing expensesโฏย
- Loss of earnings resulting from the crimeโฏย
- Loss of financial support resultingโฏfrom the crimeโฏย
- Lost earnings from bereavement in homicide casesโฏย
- Expenses related to court proceedingsโฏย
- Emotional support animal expensesโฏย
- Reimbursement for items seized by law enforcementโฏย
- Tattoo removal for survivors of human traffickingย
Learn more about filing a claim for Crime Victim Compensation here.