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Board proclaims April 6–12 National Crime Victims' Rights Week; county attorney highlights victims' services
Summary
The Pinal County Board declared the week of April 6–12 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week; County Attorney Brad Miller and victim advocates described local services and recent caseloads during the proclamation presentation.
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors on April 2 approved a proclamation declaring the week of April 6–12, 2025, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirmed the county’s support for victims’ services.
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller introduced the proclamation and said the county attorney’s office aims to “support and defend” victims’ rights. He referenced the state's victims’ rights provisions and asked the board to sign the proclamation.
Jackie Lopez, a senior victims advocate with the county, addressed the board and described the office’s services to victims: referrals, help with protection orders, assistance preparing victim impact statements, restitution requests, and courtroom support. “If you are a victim of crime, you can call the Pinal County Attorney's Office victim services and you will be speaking to an advocate like me,” Lopez said.
Why it matters
The proclamation emphasizes the county’s commitment to victim services and thanks victim service providers and criminal justice professionals. The proclamation text noted that in 2024 the county attorney’s office served over 4,065 victims and provided more than 70,593 individual services, figures read into the record by staff.
Board action
A supervisor moved and the board approved the proclamation by voice vote. The proclamation was followed by a photo opportunity with the advocates who attended.
Ending
The board’s proclamation aims to call public attention to victims’ rights and local services and to acknowledge county victim advocates and partners.
