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File #: RES 2024-131    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/26/2024 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 4/9/2024 Final action: 4/9/2024
Title: ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-131 proclaiming April 21-27, 2024 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in promotion of victims' rights and to recognize crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf, as recommended by the District Attorney.
Attachments: 1. Signed Resolution 2024-131.pdf
To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title: National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 21-27, 2024
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee


RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024/XX proclaiming April 21st through April 27th, 2024, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in promotion of victims' rights and to recognize crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.

BACKGROUND:
In April 1981, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first national "Crime Victims Week." National Crime Victims' Rights Week offers an opportunity to renew our commitment to crime victims by strengthening our partnerships and creating new ones, upholding the constitutional mandates of Marsy's Law and mobilizing organizations and their leaders to continue the commitment to crime victims and the safety of our community. This year's theme is "How would you help? Options, services and hope for crime survivors." Victims' Rights Week recognizes prosecutors, support staff, law enforcement, crime victims and community members who have overcome so much to make our community safer.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:











The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California

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IN THE MATTER OF National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024

WHEREAS, the term "victim" is more than just a label and has legal standing and protections that go along with it;

Whereas crime victims' rights acts passed here in California and at the federal level guarantee victims the right to meaningfully participate and use their voice in the criminal justice process;

Whereas victim service providers, advocates, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and other allied professionals can help survivors find their justice by enforcing these rights;

Whereas the right to provide an impact statement ensures that victims' voices are considered in court during the sentencing and, w...

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