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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Mark Peterson, District Attorney
Date:	April 12, 2016

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Subject:

National Crime Victims' Rights Week Presentation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/12/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Cherie Mathisen, 957-2234

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 12, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT a Resolution to proclaim April 10-16, 2016 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in promotion of victims' rights and to recognize crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

BACKGROUND:

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