Victim Services Unit

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Jeannie Kuley
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Victim Services Unit - Student Art Competition

Art Competition Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ART COMPETION – Art submissions due April 6, 2026

March 9, 2026 

Dear Court Services Family, 

Each year in April, we commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW.) NCVRW is a time to recognize the courage and resilience of crime victims, and the profound impact of the advocates who support them. NCVRW is also a chance to recognize the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement and reflect how far we have come. This year, NCVRW will be observed April 19 – April 25.

A new theme is chosen each year to raise awareness about crime victimization and to promote laws, policies, and programs to help victims of crime. The 2026 NCVRW theme is “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities.”

To honor NCVRW, the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts’ Victim Services Unit is hosting an art competition for CSU-involved youth. This competition will offer youth the chance to create an art piece reflecting the theme “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities,” as it relates to NCVRW and the victims’ rights movement. The winning art piece will be framed and displayed inside the Fairfax County Courthouse with a plaque. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st place: $150

1st place: $150

2nd place: $100

2nd place: $100

Honorable Mention: $50

Honorable Mention: $50

This initiative aims to engage young artists in raising awareness about the rights and needs of crime victims, and to foster a community that supports healing and justice.

Submission and Judging Guidelines:

  1. Artwork must be original and created by CSU-involved youth
  2. Acceptable mediums include painting, drawing, printmaking, and collage.
  3. Artwork must be no larger than 18 x 24 inches.
  4. Artwork should be accompanied by a brief description (100-200 words) explaining the inspiration and message behind the piece.
  5. Submissions must be received by April 6, 2026
  6. Call Jeannie Kuley, Victim Services Unit, 703-246-3343 (between 8am - 4:30pm) to coordinate drop-off or pick-up.
  7. All submissions must include the students’ name, age, address, phone number, email address, and school name, and be registered at https://forms.office.com/g/cb39GGMMSe

All submissions will be judged by a panel of employees of the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Most art submissions will be displayed in the courthouse and featured on our organization’s website and social media platforms. This visibility provides a unique opportunity for young artists to have their work seen by a broad audience while contributing to an important social cause.

We encourage educators, parents, and community members to motivate students to participate in this meaningful competition. By sharing their talents, students can play a vital role in crime victims' rights advocacy and make a positive impact on our community.

More Information

For more information, please contact Jeannie Kuley, Victim Services Program Manager, at 703-246-3525, or via email, at Jeannie.Kuley@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Victim Services Unit Student Art Competition

Sponsored by Friends of the Fairfax Juvenile Court. A 501 © (3) Non-Profit Organization.

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