HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.2 Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation Agenda Item 3.2
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
CALIFORNIA
DATE: April 18, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation
Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION :
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION :
Crime Victims' Rights Week is an event held annually in April by many communities across the
United States. The first time Crime Victims' Rights Week was observed was in 1981, led by the U.S.
Department of Justice.After its establishment in 1988 the Office for Victims of Crime (O.V.C) took
over. The goal of O.V.C. is to administer the Crime Victims Fund,which supports services and
outreach programs across the country that focus on assisting crime victims through their
recovery. This April,the City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to bringing awareness to Crime
Victims' Rights.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH :
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN,CALIFORNIA
"Crime Victims'Rights Week—April 23-29,2023"
WHEREAS,more than 26 million people become victims of crime each year,and these crimes also affect family members,friends,neighbors,and co-workers;and
the Alameda County Victim/Witness Division is dedicated to ensuring the rights of crime victims and their families by providing services to aid in their recovery from
the emotional,psychological,social,and economic impact of crime as they reclaim their sense of safety,wellbeing,and dignity. The Victim/Witness staff assists victims
of crime without regard to a person's race,gender,religion,nationality,sexual orientation,gender identity,or immigration status;and
WHEREAS,victims are faced with many challenges as a result of crime;victims often enter systems that fail to meet their needs,provide appropriate services and
treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve;and involving survivors helps victim service providers and criminal justice professionals understand the culture,
values,and expectations of underserved and unserved victims who seek assistance and justice;and
WHEREAS,the Alameda County District Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Assistance Program was the first such program established in 1974. The Alameda County
District Attorney's Office continues to join forces with the victim service providers,criminal justice agencies,and concerned citizens throughout Alameda County and
America to raise awareness of victim's rights and observe National Crime Victims'Rights Week;and
WHEREAS,in 1984,the Crime Victims Fund was established by the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)to provide a permanent source of support for crime victim services
and compensation. Alameda County District Attorney's Office was the first in the nation to create a Victim/Witness Assistance Division;and survivors,community
service providers,criminal justice professionals,and victim advocates are working together to enhance a criminal justice system response that is accessible,culturally
competent,and appropriate for all victims of crime;and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has been a leader in outreach and services to underserved populations including commercial sexual
exploitation of children,sexual assault victims from cold hit/DNA cases,immigrant victims,urban youth victims,and victims in the LGBTQ community,as well as
victims with disabilities such as deaf and hard of hearing;and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has been bridging the gap between law enforcement and
the community and building trust in the Criminal Justice System.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 23-29,2023 to be National Victims'Rights Week and reaffirms
the commitment to respect and enforce victims'rights and address their needs during Victims'Rights Weeks and throughout the year;and express our appreciation
for those victims and survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to improve the response to victims of crime and build a more just
community.
DATED: April 18,2023
Mayor Melissa Herna z Vice Mayor Michael McCorriston
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