HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011981 - 1981-370 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of }
Declaring April 20-26, 1981 } z
as "Forgotten Victims Week" ) RESOLUTION 81/370
WHEREAS there has been insufficient attention to the rights
of crime victims and witnesses in our society; and
WHEREAS it is the duty of all citizens and institutions to
play positive roles in improving the plight of victims of violent
crime and their survivors, and to restore effectiveness to the
administration of criminal justice; and
WHEREAS better reporting of crime and greater willingness of
persons to testify are essential to the control of crime and the
improvement of justice; and
WHEREAS creating a better understanding of the rights of
crime victims and witnesses and the nature of our criminal justice
system will help to achieve the goals of crime reduction, and the
restoration of fairness and effectiveness to the administration of
justice; and
WHEREAS on June 30, 1980 the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning awarded funds in the amount of $103,000 to Contra Costa
County District Attorney' s Office Victims/Witness Assistance
Program; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the program is to assist victims of all
types of crimes by providing services such as assisting in filing
claims for State Compensation, providing liaison and referrals to
special counselling facilities, and providing various follow-up
support services to victims and their families; and
WHEREAS services to witnesses include notification prior to
their being subpoenaed in criminal cases and of changes in the
court calendar, assistance at the Courthouse such as explaining
unfamiliar procedures, and providing bilingual information.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY ORDERED that April 20, 1981 through April 26, 1981
is DECLARED as "Forgotten Victims Week" in order to increase
public support for programs of victim and witness assistance.
PASSED by the Berard on March 31, 1981, by the following vote :
AYES : Supervisors Eanden, Schroder, McPeak,
Torlakson, Powers .
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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