Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice in the amount estimated at $5,000 for community awareness project activities to take place during the 2016 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match.
Issue: The rights of crime victims are enshrined in the federal code (Section 3771 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, Crimes and Criminal Procedure), the Texas Constitution (Article I Section 30), and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (Chapter 56). However, many victims of crime are unaware of their mandated rights as well as the services that are specifically available to them to facilitate needed restitution, recovery, privacy, dignity, and justice.
Solution: Grant application to highlight the rights of and services for crime victims in the Laredo/Webb County area during the 2016 National Crime Victims’ Right Week.
Result: The general public and any victims of crime will become more aware of the services available to them in the Laredo/Webb County area.
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