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C. 21

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Diana Becton, District Attorney
Date:	April 10, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resolution

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/10/2018

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

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

ABSENT:

Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor

Contact:

9259572259

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 10, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT a Resolution to proclaim April 8-14, 2018 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 Reagans reforms on behalf of crime victims, his declaration of the first National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 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.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

In commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week the District Attorney's Office will host on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 10:30 to noon in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers located at 651 Pine Street, Martinez, a special ceremony to recognize the following award recipients:

Support Staff Adriana Gonzales-Powles
Attorney Chad Mahalich
DA Investigations Chris Shelby
Victim Advocate Beverly Brown
Law Enforcement-Sexual Assault Detective Thomas Norvell, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement-Crimes Persons Corporal Ryan Baillie, Martinez Police Department
Making A Difference DeWanda Joseph, Ceasefire and Ya-Neema Healing Circle
Special Courage Natasha Herzig