Press Release

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz presents a special program in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This virtual event takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The District Attorney has invited several guest speakers from the Queens community and this livestreamed event will also feature live performances.

The guest speakers include:

• Rita Abadi, LMHC, Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program, Operation Manager
• Lindsay Curtis, Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program, Training, Outreach and Education Supervisor
• Dale Carter, Safe Horizon Queens Criminal Court Program Director
• Carolyn Dixon, CEO/Founder, Where Do We Go From Here Inc.
• Susan McGhee, Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) Queens Chapter Co-Leader
• Eric Rosenbaum, Chief, Special Victim Bureau
• Michael Brovner, Chief, Hate Crimes Bureau
• Karen Ross, Deputy Chief, Homicide Bureau
• Jessica Melton, Chief, Human Trafficking Bureau
• Mary Quinn, Deputy Chief, Domestic Violence Bureau Unit
• Aisha Greene, Chief, Rehabilitation Programs and Restorative Services Bureau

Performances by:

• Mike Mitch, Independent Artist
• Kristen Joselle, Singer and Songwriter

            The event begins at 5 p.m. via Zoom and all are invited to attend. To RSVP, click here. The virtual event will also be livestreamed on the Queens District Attorney’s Facebook page here.