ROSCOMMON – April 6–12, 2025 marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and Roscommon County is recognizing the occasion throughout the entire month.
This year’s theme, Kinship – Connecting and Healing, emphasizes listening to every voice, working together, and creating lasting change.
On Wednesday, April 9, the Roscommon County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution introduced by Candace LaBar, Victims Advocate with the Roscommon County Prosecutor’s Office. The resolution acknowledges the passage of the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and highlights that 264 individuals in Roscommon County were victims of crime last year. It also reaffirms the county’s commitment to providing accessible, trauma-informed services for victims and survivors.
In addition to the resolution, visual tributes have been installed around the Village of Roscommon to honor victims. This year, the awareness campaign features three symbolic colors—Melon, Mauve, and Midnight—each representing a category of crime: Special Victims Crimes, Property Crimes, and Traffic Offenses. Street lamps in the village have been lit in these colors, and 264 ribbons hang from a tree in front of the County Building, one for each victim or survivor from 2024.
A special sign board has also been placed on the lawn of the County Building. Community members and survivors are invited to leave messages of hope, healing, or remembrance. Whether it’s a tribute to a loved one or a note of inspiration, all are welcome to contribute as they pass through the Village.
Roscommon County remains steadfast in its mission to support crime victims and amplify their voices, not just during this week—but all year long.
