Victims' rights get the spotlight during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Tarrant County stepping up to the plate. The county is calling on its citizens to rally behind survivors with a local event set for April 22, aiming to boost awareness and tout the support services that can make all the difference.

The Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building will play host to the gathering, an affair set for 9 a.m. on the main floor at 100 N. Calhoun Street. Here, victims of crime are not just a statistic—they're the beating heart of a community striving for justice. And, it’s not just about somber remembrances, it's a chance to highlight the hard yards done by organizations in the trenches for years.

According to the Haltom City Police Department, the event will feature a series of presentations by local elected officials. Local heroes, the people and organizations who have dedicated their lives to the cause, will also bask in the glow of some well-deserved recognition, taking home community service awards.

Tarrant County Victim Service Professionals are the masterminds behind the day’s schedule, and they're bringing out the big guns to illuminate the ongoing struggle and triumphs of crime victims. It's poised to be a junction of advocacy, honor, and action. For those who have weathered the storm of crime, their resilience is front and center, in a venue that promises to reinforce the strength found in unity and collective resolve.