Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime
The Victims Rights Reform Council was proud to moderate the first-ever Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime, a historic two-day event hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Historic Two-Day Event
On September 24–25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice convened the first-ever Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime in Washington, D.C. The event brought together victims, surviving families, advocates, law enforcement leaders, and senior DOJ officials for two days of testimony, remembrance, and action.
The Victims Rights Reform Council was honored to moderate the Summit — sharing their stories, bearing witness, and continuing the fight for meaningful reform on the national stage.
September 24, 2026
The Roundtable Summit
Attorney General Todd Blanche gathered victims, survivor families, and advocates for a landmark roundtable at DOJ headquarters. Participants shared firsthand testimony on violent crime, illegal immigration, fentanyl trafficking, and the urgent need for criminal justice reform. Senior officials from the FBI, DEA, ICE, and U.S. Attorneys' offices were in attendance. The ANGEL Grant Program — up to $500,000 for local law enforcement — was announced in honor of Americans killed by illegal aliens, violent offenders, and illicit drugs.
September 25, 2026
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
The second day honored the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims with a solemn memorial ceremony. Families and survivors gathered to remember their loved ones and reaffirm their commitment to ensuring no family suffers in silence. Attorney General Blanche and senior DOJ leadership stood alongside victims' families in a powerful demonstration of the administration's commitment to public safety and victims' rights.
Highlights from the Summit
Jennifer Harrison — Opening Remarks
Executive Director Jennifer Harrison delivers her opening remarks at the Attorney General's Summit.
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Michelle Esquenazi — Remarks
VRRC Founder Michelle Esquenazi addresses the Summit on cashless bail and victims' rights.
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Question to Stephen Federico
A pointed exchange with Stephen Federico on Logan's Law and the need for a national offender registry.
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Anna Giaretelli — Remarks
Washington Examiner reporter Anna Giaretelli shares her remarks at the Summit.
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Jennifer Harrison — Question to Kash Patel on Data
Jennifer Harrison presses FBI Director Kash Patel on data collection and victims' rights tracking.
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Tom Homan — Taking Action on Victims' Issues
Border Czar Tom Homan reaffirms the administration's commitment, noting they took notes and are getting to work on the issues raised.
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Fox News live-streamed the event, providing the highest quality broadcast coverage of the two-day summit. Watch the full coverage via the Fox News stream on X (Twitter) — the quality surpasses the official DOJ recording.
Help Us Keep Fighting
The AG Summit was a milestone — but the work doesn't stop here. Your donation directly funds our advocacy, our presence at the table, and our ability to fight for every victim who deserves a voice in the criminal justice system.
Donate Now"This event was extraordinarily helpful, insightful, and motivational. When victims of violent crime and surviving families share their testimonies, you make a difference."
— Attorney General Todd Blanche
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