National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Statewide Calendar of Events
Throughout the Month
Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Minority Health Month
Physical Wellness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
Weeks
April 6-12: National Public Health Week
April 20- April 24: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
April 19-25: National Crime Victim’s Rights Week
Days
April 3: Downtown Sacramento Shooting Anniversary Day
April 7: Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action, National Service Recognition Day, Word Health Day
April 10: Day of Silence
April 15: Youth Homelessness Matters Day
April 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 29: Denim Day
EVENTS
Sunday April 19, 2026
Event: 41st Justice for Homicide Victims Memorial
Location: Rose Hill Memorial Park – 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
Program: Justice for Homicide Victims
Time: 11:30 AM
Monday April 20, 2026
Event: Restorative Justice & Guest Speakers ( Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Family Bridges Community Services, Indigenous Justice)
Location: Soledad Prison Road, Soledad, CA 93960 (North Facility & Central Gym)
Program: Correctional Training Facility (CTF)
Time: 8:30AM – 3:00 PM
Event: Moment of Silence
Location: #1 Kings Way, Avenal, CA 93204
Program: Avenal State Prison (ASP)
Time: 9:00 AM
Event: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony
Location: 7018 Blair Road, Calipatria, CA 92233 (Victims’ Memorial Site)
Program: Calipatria State Prison (CAL)
Time: 10:00 AM
Event: Interactive presentation with the Freedom to Choose Project
Location: Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) Los Angeles 1, 2307 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 (Garcia Hall)
Program: Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO)
Time: 2-3:30 PM
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Event: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026 Hybrid Event
Location: UOP McGeorge School of Law & Live-stream – Lecture Hall, 3227 5th Ave. Sacramento, CA, 95817
Program: Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event: Restorative Justice & Guest Speakers ( Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Family Bridges Community Services, Indigenous Justice)
Location: Soledad Prison Road, Soledad, CA 93960 (North Facility & Central Gym)
Program: Correctional Training Facility (CTF)
Time: 8:30AM – 3:00 PM
Event: Presentation with Julia Campos, Ventura Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children & Tony Piedo, retired Correctional Officer and recipient of the Beacon of Hope Award
Location: Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) Los Angeles 1, 2307 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 (Garcia Hall)
Program: Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO)
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM
Event: In-prison forum honoring crime victims & survivors
Location: 14901 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (Facility C gym)
Program: California Institution for Men (CIM)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event: 19TH Annual Victim Recognition Ceremony
Location: Woodland Opera House- 340 Second St. Woodland CA 95695
Program: Yolo County District Attorney’s Office
Time: 12:00-12:50 PM
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Event: Restorative Justice & Guest Speakers ( Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Family Bridges Community Services, Indigenous Justice)
Location: Soledad Prison Road, Soledad, CA 93960 (North Facility & Central Gym)
Program: Correctional Training Facility (CTF)
Time: 8:30AM – 3:00 PM
Event: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony
Location: 19005 Wiley’s Well Road, Blythe, CA 92225 (Courtyard next to the administration building)
Program: Ironwood State Prison (ISP)
Time: 9:00 AM
Event: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony
Location: 480 Alta Road, San Diego, CA 92179 (In front of the administration building)
Program: Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD)
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday April 23, 2026
Event: Restorative Justice & Guest Speakers ( Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Family Bridges Community Services, Indigenous Justice)
Location: Soledad Prison Road, Soledad, CA 93960 (North Facility & Central Gym)
Program: Correctional Training Facility (CTF)
Time: 8:30AM – 3:00 PM
Event: Presentation with Rosalinda Vint, Women of Substance Men of Honor (WOSMOH)
Location: Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) Los Angeles 1, 2307 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 (Garcia Hall)
Program: Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO)
Time: 2-3:30PM
Friday April 24, 2026
Event: Wear Yellow – Show Your Support
Location: #1 Kings Way, Avenal, CA 93204
Program: Avenal State Prison (ASP)
Time: All Day
Event: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Fundraiser + Food Sale
Location: 5905 Lake Earl Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531
Program: Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)
Time: All Day
Event: Restorative Justice & Guest Speakers ( Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Family Bridges Community Services, Indigenous Justice)
Location: Soledad Prison Road, Soledad, CA 93960 (North Facility & Central Gym)
Program: Correctional Training Facility (CTF)
Time: 8:30AM – 3:00 PM
Event: Remembrance of Victims with Prevail
Location: 7707 Austin Road, Stockton, CA 95215 (E Facility)
Program: California Health Care Facility (CHCF)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony
Location: 2302 Brown Road, Imperial, CA 92251 (Imperial Room)
Program: Centinela State Prison (CEN)
Time: 10:00 AM
Event: “Let Go” (Balloon Release)
Location: Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) Los Angeles 1, 2307 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 (Garcia Hall-Parking Lot)
Program: Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO)
Time: 2-3:30 PM
Saturday April 25, 2026
Event: Orange County Superhero 5K Run/Walk Health and Safety Expo
Location: Mason Park – 18712 University Drive, Irvine CA 92612
Program: Crime Survivors Inc.
Time: Event Begins 7am/ 5K Begins 9 AM
Wednesday April 29, 2026
Event: Community Resource Fair
Location: 2413 N 1st San Jose, CA 95131
Program: Department of Parole Operations (DAPO), Community Reentry Unit (CRU)
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
