Season to Remember - December 10, 2009 - 5:45pm

   The public is invited to join District Attorney General Torry Johnson for the annual "Season to Remember" ceremony, which honors Davidson County residents who have lost their lives to homicides. The event is held at the Children's Garden at Centennial Park. Friends and family members of murder victims can hang an ornament on the tree in honor of their loved one.

Meet Us at the Bridge - October 3, 2009

Victim Witness Coordinator Becky Owens Bullard received the award as the Outstanding Victim Advocate during the annual "Meet Us at the Bridge" ceremony. The event recognizes those who work with victims of domestic violence, and honors victims of DV. Following the ceremony, family members who lost loved ones to domestic violence murders this year honored them with a flower ceremony.

Andrea Walks V - April 4, 2009

For the fifth time, Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte led the annual 5k walk to benefit the Nashville Children's Alliance. "Andrea Walks V" drew several hundred walkers to Centennial Park. The NCA provides assistance free-of-charge for children who are victims of serious physical and sexual crimes.

Andrea Walks IV - April 19, 2008

Percy Warner Park was filled with walkers for this year's "Andrea Walks" event, to benefit the Nashville Children's Alliance. The 5k walk is led each year by First Lady Andrea Conte. The benefit raises money for the NCA, which provides support for children who are victims of sexual abuse and violent crimes.

Crime Victims' Rights Ceremony - April 14, 2008

Local victims’ rights advocates honored crime victims with a ceremony at the Adventure Science Center.  District Attorney General Victor S. “Torry” Johnson was among the law enforcement officials who attended the ceremony. Victims of different types of crimes told the crowd how they have moved on from being victims, to being survivors. Musician Luke Bulla performed at the ceremony in honor of his brother Jed, who was killed by a drunk driver.

Crime Victims' Rights Week - April 13-19, 2008

Victim Witness Coordinator Teresa Shearon (right) and Johnnie Lynn Lucas, a victim of aggravated robbery, appear on the Morning Line show on NewsChannel5 Plus. The show topic was understanding how being a target of crime affects the lives of the victims.

Season to Remember - December 13, 2007 - Centennial Park

The tree at the Children's Garden in Centennial Park was lit up and adorned with ornaments honoring victims of homicide. Every year, victim witness coordinators with the District Attorney's office join relatives of murder victims to celebrate the lives of those who were killed in violent crimes. Friends and family bring ornaments of their loved one, which they place on the tree. The Season to Remember ceremony also includes a lighting of the Menorah and of the Kinara. 

Meet Me at the Bridge - October 27, 2007

Nashvillians who died at the hands of a loved one were honored at a ceremony at the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. The names of victims of domestic violence were read, and family members dropped a rose from the bridge into the Cumberland River in their memory. Assistant District Attorney Amber Gallina received the Chris Buford Award for her service in prosecuting domestic violence offenders.

Law Enforcement Talent Showcase - October 22, 2006

The Nashville Coalition Against Domestic Violence sponsored the first annual Law Enforcement Talent Showcase at the Wildhorse Saloon. The event benefitted NCADV, and Metro police officer Danita Marsh, who was shot while responding to a domestic violence call in 2006. Members of the Victim Witness unit of the District Attorney's office helped organize and staff the benefit, which showcased members of the Metro Police Department who danced, sang, and performed comedy.

Victim Witness Suite Dedication - April 25, 2007

The Victim Witness suite in the Justice A.A. Birch Building was dedicated on April 25 to the victims of crime in Davidson County.  The suite offers crime victims a safe and secure environment to meet with their families and prosecutors during trials and hearings. Among those in attendance were Mayor Bill Purcell, Tennesse First Lady Andrea Conte, judges, council members, and others who provide services to crime victims. 

Victims Rights Ceremony - April 26, 2007

As part of Crime Victims Rights Week in April, members of the District Attorneys office, and others who provide services for victims, held a memorial ceremony for those who have been victimized. This year's ceremony was held at the downtown Public Library, and included a wall with photos of homicide victims from Davidson County. The Victims Rights ceremony was open to anyone who was a victim of crime, or had a family member who was victimized. Speakers told their own stories of the trauma they suffered, and how they were able to survive and thrive afterward. They offered words of support and encouragement to other victims. The ceremony is a way of letting victims know they are not forgotten.

Andrea Walks III - April 26, 2007

For the third year in a row, Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte offered her name and support to a 5K fund-raising walk to benefit the Nashville Child Advocacy Center. Members of the District Attorney's office braved the rain at Percy Warner Park to raise money for the Center. The NCAC provides a child-friendly environment that offers safety, support and treatment for children who have been abused. Representatives from the DAs office are among the team that investigates, prosecutes and treats child abuse.