The National Campaign for Victims' Rights led to President Ronald Reagan's reforms on behalf of crime victims, his declaration of the first National Crime Victims' Rights Week, and victims' rights legislation and victim services. National Crime Victims' Rights Week offers an opportunity to renew and strengthen our partnerships and teamwork, and to highlight the collaborative approaches that are integral to the U.S. Department of Justice's mission. Through partnerships, organizations can mobilize their experience, skills, resources, and stakeholders to help plan a powerful strategy to provide direct services to crime victims.
In commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week the District Attorney's Office will host on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Community Room located at 900 Ward Street, Martinez, a special ceremony to recognize the following Victim Assistance Program Volunteers: Jim Fulton, Roger Ryerson, Samuel Brewer, Hector Flores, Giovanni Vega and Emilee Divinagracia; and the following Award Winners:
Clerical Staff John Pippig
Crime Victim Advocate Marlen Valenzuela
District Attorney Investigator James Morris-General Prosecutions; Tim Weaver-Special Victims
Law Enforcement: Domestic Violence Matt Stonebraker, Richmond Police Dept.
Law Enforcement: Crimes Persons Det. Erin Bai, CCCSO
Law Enforcement: Crimes Persons Det. Ed Sanchez, Pittsburg Police Department
Deputy District Attorney Kabu Adodoaji
Deputy District Attorney - Restitution-Sloan Heffron
Making A Difference Award - Sherry Cook, Foster Parent
Special Courage Award Crime Survivor - Yasmine Harris and Cecilia Kioa
Above and Beyond Award - Shane Wheaton, Witness
Above and Beyond Award - Mona Hunley, Concord Police Department