Agenda 04/13/2021 Item #16H3 (Proclamation - National Crime Victims' Rights Week)04/13/2021
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, being a victim of crime and navigating the criminal justice system can
be a frightening and confusing experience; and
WHEREAS, progress in improving the treatment of crime victims has been made
through efforts of thousands of victims and survivors who have turned
their own experiences into a force for positive change, ensuring that
others can receive justice, meaningful assistance, and compassionate
treatment before the law; and
WHEREAS, since the passage of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, and through
the dedicated work of advocates, lawmakers, and victim service
providers, there is a growing array of services and resources available
to victims and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, honoring the rights of victims and working to meet their needs rebuilds
their trust in the criminal, justice and social service systems; and
WHEREAS, individuals’ trust in the compassion, understanding, and support of their
communities is achieved through sustained, deep-rooted, and
coordinated outreach; and
WHEREAS, identifying, reaching, and serving all victims of crime-especially those
from groups that often have less access to healing services and
avenues to justice-is essential; and
WHEREAS, our community’s continued engagement with the challenges faced by
victims of crime will ensure that progress is sustained and that new
ground is broken to gain greater justice and healing for all victims; and
WHEREAS, Project HELP, Inc., Collier County Sheriff’s Office, and State
Attorney’s Office 20th Judicial Circuit, are hereby dedicated to
supporting victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime, building
trust with clients, collaborating with other service providers, and
engaging our community in response efforts;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 18 - 24, 2021 be designated as
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of April 2021.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.3
Doc ID: 15479
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 18 - 24, 2021 as National Crime Victims' Rights
Week in Collier County. The proclamation will be mailed to Project Help, Inc., 3050 Horseshoe Drive,
Naples, FL 34104.
Meeting Date: 04/13/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/02/2021 3:24 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
04/02/2021 3:24 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 04/04/2021 4:25 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review Completed 04/05/2021 9:34 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/13/2021 9:00 AM
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