CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The City of Carbondale is planning a couple of community events to raise awareness and support victims of crime across southern Illinois.
The events will take place during the 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which is Sunday, April 19, through Saturday, April 25.
This year’s theme is “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect Victims, Serve Communities."
The city is hosting a Kick-Off Celebration on Sunday, April 19, at the Carbondale downtown pavilion from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
It will feature information on local services, light refreshments and entertainment.
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The second event is set for Thursday, April 23, at Carbondale Public Library from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
There will be a “Know Your Rights” presentation highlighting victims’ rights and available resources.
Both events are free and open to the public.
The events are in partnership with the Carbondale Public Library and the Survivor Empowerment Center.
The city said funding for the events was received from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within the U.S. Department of Justice.
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“The support from NAVAA and OVC for our 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week awareness campaign will help bring greater awareness to victim assistance programs throughout Southern Illinois and in Carbondale,” said Dianah McGreehan, Director of Violence Prevention Programs for the City of Carbondale, in a released statement.
For more information about 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities, contact Dianah McGreehan at 618-457-3282 or dmcgreehan@carbondaleil.gov.
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