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Weld County proclaims Crime Victims’ Rights Week as prosecutors and advocates call for steady funding and services
Summary
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and heard testimony from the district attorney and more than a dozen victim‑service providers who described high demand for services, examples of lifesaving advocacy and recent funding cuts to local nonprofits.
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners on Monday proclaimed National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and used the time to hear detailed accounts from the district attorney and a lineup of local victim‑service providers about the county’s response to crime and gaps in funding.
“You're gonna hear from the victim services providers in this county who do such incredible work,” County District Attorney Michael Rourkewell told the board as he introduced system‑ and community‑based advocates and survivors. The board signed the proclamation and commissioners thanked the providers for their service.
Why it matters: providers described a wide range of supports—from crisis hotlines and emergency shelter to forensic interviews and court…
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