National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Miami

Miami Customer Relations Coordinator Rose M. Castro (left) and Inspection Service General Analyst Damaris Murphy (right) prepare giveaway bags full of victims' rights information. Photo: Bladismir Rojo

Damaris Murphy, General Analyst with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Miami Division, takes time from her busy schedule to share important information on victims' rights in the lobby of the Miami GMF Postal Store. Photo: Rose M. Castro

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Department of Justice and the National Center for Victims of Crime are collaborating to showcase National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, to be observed this year April 10-16.

In South Florida, Miami Customer Relations Coordinator Rose M. Castro coordinated an event with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Miami Division and the FBI.

The annual event promotes public awareness about victims’ rights and available services. This year’s theme, “Reshaping the Future, Honoring the Past,” evokes victims’ past struggles and pays tribute to the millions of crime victims who have summoned the strength to rebuild their lives, families and communities.

The event also calls on all Americans to help. Victims often feel helpless in the aftermath of a crime as they confront many challenges — from emotional to physical to financial. Assistance includes helping victims locate available local, state and federal resources. Each year millions of victims of financial fraud need assistance to restore their credit and financial security.

Click here for more information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.