Dec. 7, 2007 -- Each year, hundreds of innocent Kansans become victims of crime. And each holiday season, the families and friends of each victim remember their loved ones. Today, Attorney General Paul Morrison honors crimes victims and the strength of their families and friends with the Crime Victims’ Rights “Angel Tree.”
Once again, the Attorney General’s “Angel Tree” stands on the second floor of Memorial Hall in Topeka honoring crime victims whose lives were lost or scarred by tragedy.
“I’ve spent my entire career fighting for crime victims in the courtroom,” Morrison said. “The families and friends of victims want to know that we remember their loved one and the person they were before the crime. The ornaments on this tree are small, but meaningful, symbols of each victim’s life.”
Since 1995, crime victims’ family members and school children have made or bought angels for the tree. Some angels represent victims tragically killed and others represent those who have survived sexual or physical abuse.
The Crime Victims’ Rights Division assists victims of crime on the road to recovery. The Victims’ Rights Advocates support victims and families as they navigate the criminal justice system, helping them through the trial process and keeping them informed of their rights.
Morrison invites Kansans to visit the Attorney General’s Office during the holiday season and recognize Kansas crime victims and their families.
If you would like to add an angel to the tree in honor of a crime victim, please, send ornaments to: Lori Marshall, Victim Advocate, 120 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, 66612.