Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today announced his office, in cooperation with the Kansas Organization for Victim Assistance, will host receptions in Wichita, Garden City, Kansas City and Topeka in honor and remembrance of crime victims who lost their lives.
Schmidt said the holiday season can be a difficult time for the families of crime victims. The intent behind these receptions is to provide families with an opportunity to come together and honor their memories and share support and encouragement.
A schedule for the four receptions can be seen below:
Tuesday, December 3 |
2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Wichita |
Friday, December 6 |
2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Garden City |
Tuesday, December 17 |
2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Kansas City |
Friday, December 20 |
2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Topeka |
Friends and family members of crime victims are invited to attend and to bring an ornament for an “Angel Tree” in honor of their loved ones. The public is also invited to attend. More information is available on the attorney general’s website here.