The 6th Annual Walk of Hope is approaching! CASA for KIDS executive director, Sharon Eubanks and I are very excited to host this event, along with The Children’s Advocacy Center and other agencies that are involved helping victims of crime. The Walk is held in conjunction with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and is meant to honor and empower victims of crime and to educate them of their rights as crime victims in the State of Texas. The agencies involved in the Walk can assist them to use that newfound knowledge to prevent future victimization and to seek some semblance in the aftermath of crime. Everyone is invited to attend! Downtown Paris on the Plaza! The event is on Wednesday, April 22nd and starts at 11:30 with free hot dogs, bottles of water and chips distributed. The program will start at noon with the walk planned immediately afterward. Last year, the walk began at the fountain in downtown Paris, to the courthouse, to Bywaters Park and then back to the fountain. We will be finished with the event by 1 pm. People are welcome to make and carry signs promoting victim awareness and in support of victims. Area schools bring students and community members attend.