HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-024 Designating the Week of April 8 - 14, 2018 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week Commissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2018- Oil.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 8 - APRIL 14,2018 AS
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
WHEREAS, Americans are the victims of 20 million crimes each year, affecting
individuals and communities; and
WHEREAS,years of investment in crime victims' rights and services have developed a
system of victim response that can help victims recover from crime; and
WHEREAS, reaching and serving all victims of crime is essential to supporting thriving
communities, because those who receive holistic services and support are more likely to remain
invested in their communities; and
WHEREAS, dedicated victim service providers are working every day to meet the needs
of crime victims,yet there are still too many victims without meaningful access to rights and
services; and
WHEREAS, many victims face barriers—such as isolation, distrust of authorities,
language limitations, lack of transportation, or cultural barriers—that keep them from accessing
the services and criminal justice systems that can help them recover from crime; and
WHEREAS, we must make a dedicated effort to expand the circle of those prepared to
respond to victims and link them to the resources that can help them recover; and
WHEREAS,engaging a broader array of healthcare providers,community leaders, faith
organizations,educators, and businesses can provide new links between victims and services that
improve their safety, healing, and access to justice; and
WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit
to ensuring that all victims of crime,especially those who are challenging to reach or serve, are
afforded their rights and receive a trauma-informed response; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") and the Eagle County
Sheriff's Office are dedicated to strengthening victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime,
building resilience in our communities and our victim responders, and working for justice for all
victims and survivors.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the Board hereby proclaims the week of April 8 -April 14, 2018 as National Crime
Victims'Rights Week and reaffirms this County's commitment to respect and enforce victims'
rights and address their needs throughout the year.
THAT,the Board hereby expresses their sincere gratitude and appreciation for those
community members,victim service providers, and criminal justice professionals who are
committed to improving our response to all victims of crime.
THAT,the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for
the public health,safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle,State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado,at its regular meeting held the In 1* day of v , 2018.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
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Commissioner IMa t. `- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry
Commissioner Ryan 11-1.4 •
Commissioner McQueeney 4-14 h
This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado