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Proclamation for National Crime Victims Rights Week
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Summary and Background Information: Since 1981, National Crime Victims Rights Week has challenged the nation to confront and remove barriers to full justice for all victims of crime. Each year, communities across the country revisit the history of the victims’ rights movement, celebrate the progress made, and recommit themselves to further advancements in the crime victims’ field.
This year’s theme -Strength. Resilience. Justice.-reflects a vision for the future in which all victims are strengthened by the response they receive, organizations are resilient in response to challenges, and communities are able to seek collective justice and healing. This year’s colors are Royal Blue, Red and Cream
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Interim Chief Clint Nichols
Staff Member Presenting: Victim Services Manager Kim Messina
Financial Impact: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approve proclamation as presented.
Suggested Motion: I move to approve Proclamation 17-04, declaring April 2-8, 2017 as National Crime Victims Rights Week.