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Proclamation declaring April 21-27, 2013 as Victims' Rights Week
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Summary and Background Information:
Commerce City annually participates in National Crime Victims' Rights week to help raise awareness about the services provided by the police department an recruit volunteers to participate in the city's victim advocate program. The city's Victims' Services Unit is staffed by two full-time employees and eight volunteers, all of whom provide on-scene assistance to crime victims 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. The unit served more than 700 individuals last year, primarily responding to domestic violence or sexual assault cases with essential items such as diapers, toiletries, teddy bears, blankets and clothes. City Council annually approves this proclamation as part of the week's activities.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): M. Halstead
Staff Member Presenting: H. Flowers, M. Jaramillo
Financial Impact: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the proclamation.
Suggested Motion:
I move to approve the proclamation, declaring April 21-27, 2013 as Victims' Rights Week.