Benton County To Mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week With Community Event (Photo) - 04/15/26

The Benton County District Attorney’s Office invites community members and media to attend a public event recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and reaffirming a shared commitment to justice, dignity and healing for all survivors.

The event will take place Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.

Observed nationwide, Crime Victims’ Rights Week highlights the importance of supporting victims, raising awareness of available services and strengthening partnerships between communities and those who serve them. The 2026 theme, “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities,” encourages individuals and organizations to take meaningful action in support of survivors.

The Benton County event will include:

• Remarks from community leaders
• A resource fair featuring local service providers
• Recognition of survivors and their resilience
• A proclamation read by Benton County Board Chair Pat Malone

“Benton County is committed to ensuring that survivors are heard, supported and treated with dignity,” said Benton County District Attorney Ryan Joslin. “This event brings our community together to recognize the strength of survivors and the importance of access to services that promote healing and justice.”

Community members, service providers and local partners are encouraged to attend.

Each April, the Benton County District Attorney’s Office places colored flags on the Historic Benton County Courthouse lawn to recongnize local crime victims. Each flag represents a reported victimization in Benton County for the previous year. 

For more information about victim services and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, residents can contact the Benton County Victim Assistance Program or visit the federal Office for Victims of Crime.