
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
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

CVU News – March 2021
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

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Catina
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.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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

CVU Annual Giving Drive
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

CVU & Nina Salarno Besselman … Standing up for your rights
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

40 years after daughter’s murder, Auburn woman still fighting for victims’ rights
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