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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Americans are the victims of 20 million crimes each year, affecting
individuals and communities; and,
WHEREAS, years of investment in crime victims’ rights and services have
developed a system of victim response that can help victims recover from crime;
and,
WHEREAS, reaching and serving all victims of crime is essential to supporting
thriving communities, because those who receive holistic services and support are
more likely to remain invested in their communities; and,
WHEREAS, many victims face barriers - isolation, distrust of authorities,
language limitations, lack of transportation, or cultural barriers - that keep them
from accessing the services and criminal justice systems that can help them
recover from crime; and,
WHEREAS, engaging a broader array of healthcare providers, community leaders,
faith organizations, educators, and businesses can provide new links between
victims and services that improve their safety, healing, and access to justice; and,
WHEREAS, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week provides an opportunity to
recommit to ensure that all victims of crime, especially those who are challenged to
reach or serve, are afforded their rights and receive a trauma -informed response;
and,
WHEREAS, Project HELP Inc., the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, and the State
Attorney’s Office 20th Judicial Circuit are dedicated to strengthening victims and
survivors in the aftermath of crime, building resilience in our communities and our
victim responders, and working for justice for all victims and survivors.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that April 8 to April 14, 2018 be designated as
CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10TH Day of April 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 5258
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 8 - 14, 2018 as Crime Victims' Rights Week in
Collier County. To be accepted by Eileen Wesley, Executive Director of Project HELP Inc.
Meeting Date: 04/10/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/29/2018 11:05 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/29/2018 11:05 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 03/29/2018 12:01 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 03/29/2018 3:10 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/10/2018 9:00 AM
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