New Orleans councilman announces National Crime Victims' Rights Week events
Apr 01, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans City Councilman Eugene Green joined law enforcement officials and victims of local crime at an event to kick off Crime Victims' Rights Week.
Green announced a schedule of events happening throughout the week starting on Saturday with a butterfly release at 11 a.
m. at Longue Vue House and Gardens.
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Other events are set to include a prayer service, a peace walk, the NOPD's Adopt-A-Block & Thrive and more.
The events will recognize people who have been impacted by crime.
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"The most important reason that we are here today is to say to those who have been victimized by crime that you have support, and you can see that support behind me. You have organizations that have components that will help you. Please recognize that you are not alone," said Green at Tuesday's news conference.
The full list of events for National Crime Victims' Rights Week is as follows:
Butterfly Release at Longue Vue Garden
April 5 at 11 a.m.
7 Bamboo Road
Prayer Service at St. James Methodist Church
April 6 at 9:30 a.m.
1925 Ursulines Ave.
SIV Peace Walk at Armstrong Park
April 8 at 6 p.m.
701 N. Rampart St.
NOPD's Adopt-A-Block & Thrive
April 9 at 3 p.m.
1120 S. Broad St.
Partners Recognized at City Hall
April 10 at 10 a.m.
1300 Perdido St.
All White Lantern
April 11 at 6 p.m.
Bayou St. John near the Naked Tree
Covenant House Resource Fair
April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1922 Poland Ave.
Heal the Block
April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2021 S. Dupre St.
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