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Trinity County proclaims April 19–25, 2026 as National Crime Victims Rights Week
Summary
The board read and approved a proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims Rights Week and invited the district attorney’s victim‑witness coordinator to speak about victims’ rights, VOCA funding and Marcy’s Law protections.
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors read and adopted a proclamation recognizing April 19–25, 2026 as National Crime Victims Rights Week.
The proclamation, read into the record, emphasized the need to honor victims, promote victims’ rights and improve access to trauma‑informed services. Joanie, the victim‑witness coordinator in the district attorney’s office, thanked the board and described the practical services victims need, including protective orders, court escorts, safety planning, emergency housing and assistance with restitution claims. She outlined the history of victim rights protections, citing federal VOCA funding and Marcy’s Law in the California Constitution.
A board member asked about available resources in Trinity County. Joanie said the office is currently "okay" on resources due to a combination of VOCA and state gap funding and the filling of a second advocate position, but noted that many jurisdictions face resource limits and called on the community to support victims with tangible assistance.
Representative quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said… but people will never forget how you made them feel," Joanie said, urging compassion and practical support for victims.
Outcome: The board moved and seconded approval of the proclamation; no formal roll‑call tally of this specific motion is recorded in the transcript portion covering the proclamation but the board proceeded to subsequent agenda items.
Provenance: proclamation text and remarks: SEG 015–090; victim‑witness remarks: SEG 100–225.
