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Victim advocate urges community to observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Summary
Amy Gattis Parker, victim advocate for the Curry County Juvenile Department, asked residents to join events for National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026) and invited the public to a Victims' Circle of Honor on April 22 at 12:15 p.m. on the courthouse lawn.
Amy Gattis Parker, victim advocate with the Curry County Juvenile Department, presented to the commissioners on April 21 about National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026), the week's theme "listen, act, and advocate," and local events and resources.
Parker said Curry County partners — the District Attorney's Victim Assistance Program, Wally's House and The SAFE Project — will host the Curry County Victims' Circle of Honor on the courthouse lawn Wednesday, April 22 at 12:15 p.m., and she left informational posters and buttons for commissioners. "Every connection built through the survivors, the advocates, and the communities holds the potential to heal," she told the board.
Parker invited community members to the event and said those wanting more information could contact the Juvenile Department or the victim‑services partners. The board thanked Parker and encouraged public participation.
What happens next: Event proceeds on April 22 at 12:15 p.m.; county staff posted available informational materials and contact information for victim services.
