| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD MEETING DATE: March 28, 2017
CATEGORY: BOARD MATTERS-2.
SUBJECT:
Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation |
| | | | | | | | | DEPARTMENT: | Board Matters
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| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : ALL
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Stephanie Bridgett, District Attorney, 530-245-6310
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Stephanie Bridgett, District Attorney
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a proclamation that designates April 2-8, 2017 as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Shasta County. |
| | | | | | | | SUMMARY
Adopt a proclamation which will be presented to the District Attorney designating April 2-8, 2017 as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Shasta County. This proclamation is one of the activities sponsored by the Crime Victims Assistance Center in the District Attorney’s office intended to highlight the needs and rights of victims.
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| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
One week in April each year is designated as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week”, which is a time to honor crime victims and our nation’s progress in advancing and supporting their rights. The Board of Supervisor’s proclamation will show their support and recognition that victims endure physical and emotional trauma that can only be overcome by fair and compassionate responses to victims of crime.
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| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The alternative is not approving the proclamation in which case the proclamation would not be included in the activities of “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Shasta County.
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| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The County Administrative Office has reviewed the proclamation.
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| | | | | | | | FINANCING
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this proclamation.
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