THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING APRIL 10TH-APRIL 16TH AS

VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK IN

SAN MATEO COUNTY

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WHEREAS, President Ronald W. Reagan first declared National Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in 1981 to focus our Nation’s attention on the plight of crime victims; and

   

WHEREAS, the Silver Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week provides a national opportunity to reflect on the devastating impact of crime on victims and to strengthen our national resolve to ensure that victims’ needs are identified and addressed; and

   

WHEREAS, since 1981, the crime victim assistance field has expanded from a handful of assistance programs to include over 10,000 community and justice system-based programs, and in 2005, there are more than 32,000 federal and state statues that define and protect victims’ rights; and

   

WHEREAS, America as a Nation, and we as individuals and communities, recognize that justice isn’t served until crime victims are, and that victims’ rights are a critical component of “justice for all;” and

 

WHEREAS, justice isn’t served until all crime victims and those hurt by crime – mothers and fathers, children, spouses, siblings, significant others and friends – are provided support and assistance in the aftermath of victimization; and

   

WHEREAS, San Mateo County operates a Victim Center Program that last year processed over 4,000 victim referrals from law enforcement, providing crisis intervention to over 1,300 victims and claims assistance to over 1,400 victims; and

   

WHEREAS, San Mateo County strives to ensure that all crime victims and survivors are treated with dignity and respect, and are recognized as key participants within our system of justice.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby designates the week of April 10 through April 16, 2005 as VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK in San Mateo County.

 
 

Dated:

 
 

SUPERVISORS:

  
     
   


RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT

     
   


MARK CHURCH

     
   


JERRY HILL

     
   


ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

     
   


ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

    
     

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors