In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week local Nevada locations will be 'going purple' during the week of April 7-13.Â
According to Marsy's Law for Nevada this week recognizes victims of crime across America, and the need for respect and consideration through the judicial process.
Marsy's Law for Nevada also recognizes this week as serving to unite Americans and remembering the impact of protected rights for victims of crime.
Locally, the Grand Sierra Resort will change some of its vertical exterior lights to the color purple during the week.Â
Other Nevada locations participating in 'go purple' are the New York New York Brooklyn Bridge on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas City Hall and the City of Henderson website front page will be going purple in support of crime victims' rights.
On Wednesday April 10 at 5 p.m. Northern Nevada advocacy groups will hold a candlelight vigil, organized by the Alliance for Victims' Rights, in Reno. The event will be held at the Mills Lane Justice Center at One South Sierra Street on the third floor.Â
On Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Winnemucca Domestic Violence Shelter will host its annual event to raise awareness about violence and resource available. The location of this event is 50 West Winnemucca Blvd.
