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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Agenda Item 3.1
Since its creation in 1981, National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) is recognized annually
in April by many communities across the United States. The Department of Justice's Office for
Victims of Crime (OVC) leads the observance of NCVRW in challenging communities to confront
and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime. The DOJ is joined by local
agencies, such as the Alameda County District Attorney's Office's Victim/Witness Assistance
Division, in supporting this annual effort.
With this proclamation, the City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to supporting such agencies in
their work and bringing awareness to the issues surrounding crime victims' rights.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNL4
"Crime Victims' Rights Week"
WHEREAS, more than 26 million people become victims of crime each year, and these crimes also affect family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers; the United
States Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime and the Alameda County District Attorney (DA)'s Victim/Witness Division are dedicated to the 2024 theme for
National Crime Victims' Rights Week which asks all of us — friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim services providers, criminal justice
practitioners, and health professionals — how we can help crime victims; and
WHEREAS, victims are faced with many challenges as a result of crime; often times, victims enter systems that fail to meet their needs, provide appropriate services, and
fail to treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve; and involving survivors helps victim service providers and criminal justice professionals understand the
culture, values, and expectations of underserved and unserved victims who seek assistance and justice; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 4oth anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), which established the Crime Victims Fund to provide a permanent source of support
for crime victim services and compensation. Alameda County DistrictAttorney's Office was the first in the nation to create a Victim/Witness Assistance Division; and
survivors, community service providers, criminal justice professionals and victim advocates are working together to enhance a criminal justice system response that is
accessible, culturally competent and appropriate for all victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office provided services to crime victims, including but not limited to, child victims of violence and sexual abuse,
stalking victims, survivors of homicide victims, human trafficking victims, elder and dependent adult abuse victims, as well as victims of sexual assault, domestic violence,
robbery, and other crimes; and the Victim/Witness Assistance Claims Division assisted victims of crime in receiving state compensation fends which paid for services for
victims of crime without independent means.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 21-27 2024 to be Crime Victims' Rights Week in the City
of Dublin, reaffirm its commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs during this week and throughout the year, and express its appreciation
for those victims and survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to improve the crime response and build a more just community.
DATED: April 16, 2024
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