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Pike County proclaims National Crime Victims Rights Week; victim services highlights "kinship" theme
Summary
Commissioners approved Resolution 25-12 recognizing National Crime Victims Rights Week; a county victim services representative discussed the theme of kinship and requested county visibility for Denim Day.
Pike County commissioners on April 23 adopted Resolution 25-12 recognizing National Crime Victims Rights Week and heard remarks from a county victim services representative about the 2025 theme of "kinship."
The resolution states the week emphasizes shared humanity and community support for survivors, and the county recorded the measure as adopted.
"Kinship is where victim advocacy begins," said Tara, a county victim services representative, who outlined how kinship drives connections to services and trauma-informed care. Tara asked the county to publicize Denim Day (April 30) and other awareness events that support survivors.
A commissioner offered a personal anecdote about a local victim and emphasized the importance of community members reporting concerning incidents, though that speaker was not identified by name in the record.
Resolution 25-12 was recorded as adopted by the commissioners; no new funding or policy changes were announced during the discussion.
