April 22-28, 2012 - Maryland Crime Victims' Rights Week
The Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office will be the primary host of two observances of Maryland Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 22-28, 2012.
The 23rd Annual Maryland Statewide Memorial Service for Crime Victims and Their families will take place from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 at the Long Reach High School auditorium, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane in Columbia. It is one of four, statewide memorial services that usher in Maryland Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The annual services provide an opportunity for the victims of crime and their families to gather together in remembrance and reflection. Featured speakers at the service include Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association President and Howard County State’s Attorney Dario J. Broccolino, along with Howard County Chief of Police William J. McMahon.
On Monday, April 23, from 4-6 p.m., the State’s Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Howard County Department of Police, will dedicate a Victims of Crime Memorial Garden located at the Omar J. Jones, Jr. Plaza (between the Howard and Carroll and Ligon buildings) of the Howard County Government Campus, 3450 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City. Howard County's County Executive Ken Ulman will be a featured participant at the brief dedication ceremony.
For more information, call 410-313-3178.