The Board of County Commissioners of Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Grant and Kingfisher Counties and the City of Enid each proclaimed April 19-26 as National Crime Victims’ week in an effort to emphasize the continued need to support victims of crime and to show recognition for the many agencies and individuals who serve victims every day.
In 2026, NCVRW marked its 45th year, first proclaimed in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan, who emphasized the need for a renewed focus on victims’ rights and protections. This year’s theme is “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect Victims, serve communities.”
Here in Oklahoma, constitutional rights for victims known as Marsy’s Law were enacted in 2018. More information about those rights can be found in the Victim Services section of our website.
According to District Attorney Tommy Humphries, “Over the last few years in District 4, our strong partnerships with law enforcement, county, city and community agencies have led to an unprecedented investment in both infrastructure and services for victims. DA victim services staff has tripled, and victim centers have been remodeled or are currently being constructed.
“This year, we also introduced a portal to our new case management system which gives victims 24-hour access to their cases with notifications and the ability to upload information directly to our offices so victims and their families can feel heard and be informed,” said DA Humphries. “Fighting for crime victims and improving the services they receive will remain a top priority in District 4.”
