Tennessee agencies use social media to honor crime victims

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Multiple state agencies are using social media to honor victims of crime in Tennessee.

Crime Victims’ Rights Week is from April 18 to April 24, so the Board of Parole, Tennessee Department of Correction, TBI, and the Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction’s will be posting videos daily.

“All four of these state agencies consider crime victims in everything we do,” said Parole Board Chairman Richard Montgomery. “This week, we want to remind the community that crime victims have an important voice in the criminal justice process and the videos released this week will highlight the many resources that are available to individuals who have been victimized by crime and need our support.”

“On behalf of the more than 6,000 TDOC employees, we pause this week to remember victims of crime and to extend our condolences to every person in Tennessee who has lost a loved one to violence,” said TDOC Commissioner Tony Parker.

According to state, this year marks the 40th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and adds that this year’s theme is “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.”

To read Gov. Bill Lee’s official proclamation for the week, click here.