Georgia Office of Victim Services

During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, let's celebrate some of the professionals who support victims and survivors across the state. The Division of Aging Services (DAS) of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) assists older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to achieve safe, healthy, independent, and self-reliant lives. Adult Protective Services (APS) is the state entity charged with investigating all report...s of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of older persons (65+) or an adult (18+) with a disability who do not reside in long-term care facilities https://aging.georgia.gov/ #NCVRW2021 #georgiaofficeofvictimservices #GOVS

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery that touches every corner of the globe. This multi-billion criminal enterprise is the fastest-growing crime in the world. Human trafficking involves both commercial sexual exploitation and labor servitude. The average age of entry for victims is 12-14 years old. Earlier this month, First Lady Marty Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr created a PSA regarding the Survivors 1st act. During this National Crime Victims' Rights Week, let's ...commit to ending Human Trafficking in Georgia. #NCVRW2021 #GOVS #georgiaofficeofvictimservices @georgiaattorneygeneral First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp

April 1824, 2021, is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Find webinars to help your organization engage communities and support victims on OVC TTAC. #NCVRW2021 www.ovcttac.gov/views/TrainingMaterials/dspWebinars.cfm

Join us for a live Q & A session (via Zoom) as we Munch with MADD on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 12 PM. https://madd.zoom.us/j/96716398276

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be observed April 1824, 2021. Join us during this weeklong initiative to promote victims’ rights, and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. . Use the hashtag #NCVRW2021 to join the conversation and learn about available resources and community events. ww.ovc.ojp.gov/ncvrw2021

MADD Georgia shared some great information about Victims' Rights this week!

If you have moved or changed your contact information this year, now is a great time to update our office. Go to our website and complete an online Change of Address Form today so we can continue to keep you notified. https://pap.georgia.gov/victim-services-forms... https://forms.gle/KTA2ZkPDTswF6KLz8

From our family to yours!

We are looking forward to speaking with you during Munching with MADD today at 12:00 PM. Click on the following link to participate: https://madd.zoom.us/j/96716398276 #NCVRW2021 #GOVS #georgiaofficeofvictimservices #MADD #gamadd

Yesterday, some of our team provided information to state employees and the community about National Crime Victims' Rights Week and our work at the Georgia Office of Victim Services. #NCVRW2021 #GOVS #georgiaofficeofvictimservices