On April 19, 2000, defendant went to his homeowners association to “get even” with them after the HOA had compelled him to do yard maintenance.  At the meeting he murdered two people and injured others.  Among those killed was Nila Lynn, who died in the arms of her husband of nearly 50 years - Duane Lynn.  Defendant was indicted and ultimately convicted.  Defendant appealed and his convictions were upheld in 2005.  Throughout all of this, Duane Lynn had to fight to be able to give a victim impact statement and to secure the restitution owed to him and his children.  NCVLI supported him in t

On Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, NCVLI hosted the 12th Annual Crime Victim Law Conference in Portland, Oregon.  NCVLI’s Conference continues to be the only national conference focused on victims’ rights.  More than 200 attorneys, advocates, and others committed to victims’ rights gathered to learn from the leading experts in the field and

NCVLI is dedicated to enhancing fairness and justice for  black and brown victims. The recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor have once again called attention to the deep patterns of injustice in our society. Meaningful change requires active engagement in anti-racist work. We are committed to calling out unjust practices, listening to the voices of all victims of crime, and making victims’ rights meaningful for all. We mourn even as we continue the work of protecting, enforcing and advancing the rights of victims.

Access to justice requires competent legal advocacy, and yet too often victims of crime do not receive the legal representation they need to protect their rights.  You can help! On March 2, 2012, the country’s leading experts on victim law from the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) and its partner clinic, Arizona Voice for Crime Victims, will conduct a full day practical skills continuing legal education course at the Phoenix School of Law.