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Venice proclaims Crime Victims'Rights Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Summary
Mayor Nick Pechota read proclamations recognizing Crime Victims Rights Week (April 19'April 25, 2026) and Sexual Assault Awareness Month; local advocates from SPARK and partner agencies thanked the council and noted the need for coordinated, comprehensive services for survivors.
Mayor Nick Pechota read two city proclamations urging community support for victims and survivors. The council proclaimed April 19'April 25, 2026 as Crime Victims Rights Week and declared April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Venice, citing the physical, financial and emotional impacts of victimization and the importance of services.
A representative from SPARK thanked the council and law enforcement for partnerships that support survivors. "We are active in the community," the SPARK representative said, noting collaborative work with law enforcement and allied service providers to ensure survivors get comprehensive assistance.
Mayor Pechota and staff urged residents to participate in awareness and prevention efforts and to connect survivors with local support organizations; no formal council action or funding was approved as part of the proclamations.
