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FROM: Gerald S. Buck, County Probation Officer CCoo to
DATE: March 30 , 1988 40 County
SUBJECT: Proclaiming the Week of April 18 to 24, 1988
Contra Costa County Victims' Rights Week
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 88/170
WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime continue to be serious
problems for the citizens of California; and
WHEREAS, the criminal justice system would fail to function
without the cooperation of victims and witnesses; and
WHEREAS, a fair and balanced criminal justice system must
ensure that the needs and rights of victims are not overlooked in
the process of protecting the rights of the accused; and
WHEREAS, victims and witnesses who have suffered loss and
trauma from criminals deserve fair and humane treatment by
representatives of the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Victims ' Rights Week provides an
opportunity to inform the public of the problems, needs, and
rights of victims and witnesses, and of the range of services and
assistance available, and to acknowledge the efforts of concerned
citizens, lawmakers and the criminal justice system to provide
and continue to improve these services;
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Probation Department
Victim/Witness Program and all citizens of Contra Costa County
who are concerned about crime victims will join together during
National Victims ' Rights Week to promote greater public awareness
about the need to support victims ' rights and victim services
programs;
WHEREAS, Governor Deukmejian has declared April 18 to 24,
1988 as Victims ' Rights Week in California;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County that April 18 to 24, 1988 be designated
Contra Costa County Victims ' Rights Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County rededicates its energies and resources to
recognize the rights and needs of victims of crime.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BOARD ON April9. 3 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT I ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: County Probation Officer ATTESTED April 12 , 1988_ _
County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M382/7-83 BY �GLr _/' DEPUTY