Orange County to host Crime Victims’ Vigil on April 23, 2024

The Orange County Crime Victims’ Vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23^rd at the Orange County Government Center, located at 255 Main Street in Goshen.

The vigil coincides with National Crime Victims’ Week, which runs from April 21-27. This year’s theme is “How would you help? Options, Services, and Hope for Crime Survivors.” The 2024 theme asks all of us, friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals, to consider how we can help crime victims. Are you prepared if someone confides in you about a victimization? Is your organization victim-centered and trauma-informed? Are you familiar with the services available in your community?

Orange County Probation Director Timothy Davidian said, “The Crime Victims’ Vigil is a night to remember those who have been victims of crime, and their families, and to acknowledge their journey for justice and shared hope of a better tomorrow. For law enforcement personnel and victim advocates, the Crime Victims’ Vigil is a recommitment of our continued support and dedication to all victims of crime.”

Those wishing to participate in the Crime Victims’ Vigil are advised that some content may not be appropriate for younger children. Crisis counselors will be available throughout the ceremony. Photographs of loved ones may be brought for display and a roll call of crime victims will be held during the ceremony.

This event is open to the public and all are welcome.  For more information about the event or to add a name to the victim roll call, please contact Erica Overton at 845-568-5022 or via email at eoverton@orangecountygov.com.