Backup Documents 04/13/2021 Item #16H3 16H3
PROCLAMATION
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.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
•'r„„ COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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