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NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
April 18 . 24, 2021
WHEREAS,the victims'rights movement began over 30 years ago with the goal of improving the
treatment of crime victims in the justice system;and
WHEREAS, an important aspect of the victims' rights movement is the enactment of laws that
protect victims.To that end, Congress passed the Victims of Crime Act,with all 50 states
enacting victims' rights legislation,and the majority of states, including Oregon, amending their
constitutions to address victims' rights;and
WHEREAS,every victim of a crime is impacted by the experience,but often those who may be
financially vulnerable or identify as a member of a community or group shaped by inequity bear a
disproportionate amount of negative effects;and
WHEREAS,the rights of crime victims are best protected when all participants in the criminal
justice process—not only victims—are appropriately educated about victims'rights and about the
increased barriers created by inequity;and
WHEREAS,in Washington County,a strong alliance of governmental agencies and non-profit
organizations work tirelessly to protect and advocate for crime victims in a culturally competent
manner.This cooperation seeks to promote rehabilitation, healing and principles of restorative
justice and ensure resilience for our communities and victim responders; and
WHEREAS,we are determined to respond to victims of crime and violence by helping them find
not only support, recovery and justice but also a sense of hope for their future and access to the
tools necessary to rebuild their lives; and
WHEREAS,National Crime Victims' Rights Week allows us to recommit to ensuring that
accessible,trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services are offered to all victims of crime,
and particularly with the increased hardships of COVID-19 we are committed to showing up for
victims and their families, providing them with the essential resources they need to heal and thrive.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT t,Jason B.Snider, Mayor of the City of Tigard,Oregon,
do hereby proclaim the week of April 18-24,2021 as
CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
and that Tigard reaffirms its commitment to creating a victim service and criminal justice response
that assists all victims of crime,with a focus on meeting the needs of communities and groups
impacted by inequity—not just this week, but throughout the year. Further,the city expresses its
deep and abiding appreciation for community members, victim services providers and criminal
justice professionals who are committed to improving the response all victims of crime receive so
that they may find relevant assistance,support,justice and peace.
Dated this 13"'day of April, 2021.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Tiga
to be affixed.
Jason B. Snider, Mayor
City of Tigard
Attest:
City Recorder