The 2011 NCVRW theme—“Reshaping the Future, Honoring the Past”—applauds the power
of victims and the victims’ rights movement to change the course of history and transform
lives. By asserting rights and mobilizing resources that did not exist 30 years ago, victims can
hope to reshape their destinies by overcoming the impact of crime. The theme honors both
victims, underscoring the nation’s duty to respect and support their efforts to reclaim their
lives, and advocates who fought for victims’ rights and services. It recalls past crimes—such as
the catastrophic September 11 attacks 10 years ago—that we commemorate even as we move
forward.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week RESHAPING THE FUTURE, HONORING THE PAST
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