"Justice for Victims, Justice for All"
April 13 to 19 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time for all Americans to learn about victimization, reflect on the cost of crime to our society, and promote laws, policies and programs to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
Mary Lou Leary, Executive Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime said the week’s theme, “Justice for Victims, Justice for All” evokes the ideals that support our system of justice and inspires our nation’s quest for equity. “It declares that justice for all cannot be achieved without justice for victims of crime,” Leary stated.
Beginning Monday, April 14, the Palm Beach County Victims’ Rights Coalition is hosting a week of training workshops and special ceremonies to promote awareness of the rights of victims and to encourage public interest in justice for victims. The following activities are open to the public:
Monday, April 14, 2008: Opening Ceremony and “Officer of the Year” Award, 10:30 a.m.-noon at West Palm Beach Police Department, 600 Banyan Blvd., WPB
Tuesday. April 15: Human Trafficking: Training on Modern Day Slavery
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium, 531 N. Military Trail, WPB
Tuesday. April 15: Candlelight Vigil: A Special Tribute Honoring Victims and Surviving Family of Violent Crime, 6-8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel by the Lake, 1101 S. Flagler Dr., WPB
Wednesday, April 16: Silent Witness Program: Honoring Fallen Victims of Domestic Violence, 1-3 p.m. at 1916 County Courthouse, 300 N. Dixie Hwy., WPB
Friday, April 18: Palm Beach County Victims’ Rights Coalition 28th Annual Awards Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Ibis Golf & Country Club, 8225 Ibis Blvd., WPB. Cost is $23; must register by Tuesday, April 15 by calling 561-355-2418.
For additional information, contact Ellen Craddock-Day, Palm Beach County Victim Services at 561-355-2418, TTY 561-355-1772.
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