From the Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to hold “One Heart in the Park” event at City Walk Birmingham on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
The project is part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual observance that takes place April 23-29, 2023.
“The support from NAVAA and OVC for our 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities will help us help crime victims,” said Frank Barefield, Board President of Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. “Members of our community are encouraged to help promote justice through service to crime victims by joining our 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities and supporting victim assistance programs on a daily basis.”
First designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week increases general public awareness of, and knowledge about the wide range of rights and services available to people who have been victimized by crime. The theme for 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is “Survivor Voices: Elevate, Engage, Effect Change”.
Music will be played and multiple food trucks will be available.