One Heart in the Park

Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office (JCDA) has been a leading partner in the annual “One Heart in the Park” event since its inception – and “One Heart in the Park” has become the central event bringing advocates, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations together in an essential service to the community for Jefferson County in promoting community awareness of and access to crime victims’ services during the annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. First designated by President Ronald Regan in 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is an annual observance during the month of April in which local advocates and law enforcement agencies join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice to honor crime victims and survivors, recognize professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services.
This year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will take place April 19 – 25, 2026.
JCDA has taken on the primary responsibilities for organizing, “One Heart in the Park” event, which is being planned for Saturday, April 25 at 10 AM – 2 PM at East Lake Park.