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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): Chief of Police Clint Nichols
Staff Member Presenting: Deputy Chief of Police Dennis Moon
Staff Recommendation: Approve proclamation as presented.
Suggested Motion: I move to approve Proclamation 18-10, delcaring April 8-14, 2018, as National Crime Victims Rights Week.