As it does annually, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office plans to hold different informational, educational, and commemorative activities during the forthcoming National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to be held on April 7th-13th, 2019.
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 2019 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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