The 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is April 18–24, 2021. As the nation’s first and largest victim compensation program, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from

From the desk of Harriet Salarno, Chair & Founder March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month THANK YOU TO OUR FAITHFUL SUPPORTERS: Dr. Monty Peterson Asm Jim Cooper California Crime Victims Coalition Kathy & Fred

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships.

From Nina Salarno Besselman: My mom has spent 41 years celebrating Catina’s birthday at her gravesite. My big sister and my mom are my inspiration———-Happy Heavenly Birthday, Catina. You are missed.

Last year the Salarnos and Besselmans were blessed to be at Pearl Harbor honoring the Greatest Generation and the sacrifices they made. Being there on this important day, we were deeply reminded of those who

Dear Friends; I am humbled by all your help and well wishes during this difficult year of COVID in which we were unable to hold the fundraising events that sustain our organization. Attached please find

April 9, 2020 Honorable Chief Justice Tani G Cantil-SakauyeSupreme Court of California350 McAllister StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102-4797 Dear Honorable Chief Justice, First, we at Crime Victims United hope that this finds you, your family and

Harriet Salarno, the founder of Crime Victims United, was featured in the Auburn Journal on May 19, 2020————— More than 40 years have passed since Catina Rose Salarno was shot and killed by Steven John