Who is Crime Victims United?
September 3, 1979, forever changed the lives of Mike and Harriet Salarno. Their eldest daughter, Catina Rose Salarno, was senselessly murdered “execution style” at the University of the Pacific in Stockton on her first day of college when she was only 18 years old.
In the years following, the Salarno family endured the frustrating criminal justice system that tilted too heavily toward preserving criminal rights while barely addressing the rights and needs of victims and their families.
In 1982, Harriet co-chaired the Crime Victims Bill of Rights effort which established a historic turning point for victims of crime and set off a national wave of states enacting similar laws. Since then, Harriet has been instrumental in bringing change to various states’ criminal justice systems.
Gives scholarships to local students (for more information, click here)
Hosts community events with local charities being the primary beneficiaries (for more information, click here)
Fights/Supports legislation with the intention of preserving the rights of victims, and overall public safety. (for more information, click here)
Offers resources and supports to victims of violent crime. (for more information, click here)
Partners with local law enforcement and supports other local non-profits specifically non-profits that support first responders.
Currently, Crime Victims United:
