Item B4BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: _ April 16, 2014_ Division: BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes X No X Department: District V
Staff Contact /Phone #: Pamela Johnson/453-8787
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of April 6-12, 2014 to be
National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
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Revised 7/09
AGENDA ITEM #
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
WHEREAS, crime can leave a lasting physical, emotional, or financial impact on people of all
ages and abilities, and of all economic, racial, and social backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, in 1984, the Crime Victims Fund was established by the Victims of Crime Act
(VOCA) to provide a permanent source of support for crime victim services and compensation
through fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders; and
WHEREAS, the Crime Victims Fund today supports thousands of victim assistance programs
who provide help and support to child victims of violence and sexual abuse; stalking victims;
survivors of homicide victims; victims of drunk -driving crashes; and victims of domestic, dating
and sexual violence and other crimes; and
WHEREAS, by ensuring that federal offender criminal fines and penalties are deposited into the
Crime Victims Fund, Congress affirmed that those who commit crimes should be held
accountable for the impact of their actions; and
WHEREAS, now is the time to embrace a new emphasis on Iearning what works in reaching
underserved victims and meeting victims' needs; and
WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Right Week, April 6-12, 2014, provides an opportunity
to celebrate the energy, creativity, and commitment that launched the victims' rights movement,
inspired its progress and continues to advance the cause of justice for crime victims; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with victim service providers,
criminal justice agencies, and concerned citizens throughout Monroe County, Florida and
America to raise awareness of victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Rights
Week,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sylvia J. Murphy, Mayor of Monroe County, Florida, do hereby
proclaim, the week of April 6-12 to be
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
Dated this 16th day of April, 2014
Sylvia J. Murphy