HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-034WHEREAS, in 1982, the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime envisioned e natimmai| commitment to a more
equitable and supportive response tovictims; this commemorative week celebrates the energy, perseverance and
commitment that launched the victims' rights movement, and continues to advance the cause of justice for all crime victims;
WHEREAS, crime can leave alasting kmpmctmnany person, regardless mfage, national origin, race, creed, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, immigration or economic status;
WHEREAS, for the fiscal year ending ]ume 2028the Butte County District Attorney Victim Assistance Bureau
offered advocacy services to4,119 local crime victims and filed 1,298app�Kicationstmthe Victims' Compensation Board
paying $727,542mnbehalf oflocal victims;
WHEREAS, honoring the rights of victims, including the right to be heard, and to be treated with fairness,
dignity, and respect, and working to meet victims' needs rebuilds their trust inthe criminal justice aindsocial service
systems; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County District Attorney and the Victim Assistance Bu/eau are hereby dedicated to
strengthening victims and survivors, building masN[emoe in our oonnmumbies, and striving for a brighter future for all
victims and survivors.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims the week of
April 7, 2019 through April 13, 2019 as Crime Victims' Rights Week. The Board of Supervisors reaffirms the County's
commitment to creating o victim service and criminal justice response that assists all victims of crime during Crime
Victims" Rights Week and throughout the year; and express sincere gratitude and appreciation for those community
members, victim service providers, and criminal justice professionals who remain committed to improving the
response tovictims onthey may find relevant support, justice, and peace.
vote:
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 26, th day of March, 2019, by the following
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Lucer�Ritter, Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
/4BSE0T:None
NOT VOTING: None
Steve La,mbert,Wair
Butte County Board ofSupervisors
ATTEST:
Shari McCracken Chief Administrative Off|cer