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Home My WebLink About2008 02 11 Other Discussed Under Reports 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights WeekDate: February 11, 2008 This was discussed under "Reports" at the February 11, 2008 City Commission Regular Meeting. ~E~EAVED Viera Office 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg. D Viera, FL 32940 (321) 617-7510 Titusville Office 400 South Street Titusville, FL 32780 (321) 264-6933 EENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA Seminole Coun ~,ige BREVARD AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES crrv ~~ ~f''gb'i~~~~ERK NORMAN R. WOLFINGER STATE ATTORNEY ~. ,~o ~ ~ ~o~,..r. ~; r. .r, ~d~ s~ f 'V- "9Tt ltl~ 11`I'QC' . '/r/f~~T '1'11 a~ February 1, 2008 City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces City of Winter Springs 1 126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 RE: 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Dear Ms. Lorenzo-Luaces: OFFICE OF T~ x Sanford, FL 32772-8006 (407) 665-6000 Seminole Juvenile Center 190 N. Bush Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773 (407) 665-5454 It is with great pleasure that the Office of the State Attorney announces the upcoming National Crime Victims' Rights Week Awards Luncheon. Please mark the date on your calendar, and join us as we celebrate this 22n`f annual commemoration. invitations will follow in March. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the Heathrow Country Club. We are honored to announce that the First Lady of Tennessee, Andrea Conte, will join us as our keynote speaker. Along with her duties as the First Lady, Ms. Conte is the founder and president of You have the power... Know How to Use It, Inc., anon-profit corporation dedicated to raising awareness about crime and justice issues. Several of our Assistant State Attorneys recently heard Ms. Conte present at a seminar and returned to the office urging us to invite her to speak at the Victims' Rights Week luncheon. We are honored that she has accepted our invitation. This year, we are also announcing a new award category, "Outstanding Service Award". This award will be given to a support staff member of a community program or criminal justice agency. Enclosed you will find the nomination forms. The awards are: OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY F ~ a 0 6 2008 EIGHT • Hugh E. Thomas Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - Awarded to a law enforcement officer who has distinguished themselves in service to the community, and by demonstrating a commitment to preserving the rights of crime victims. Page 2 • Victim Advocate of the Year -Awarded to a victim service professional or volunteer who has distinguished themselves in service to the community, and by promoting the rights of crime victims through work or volunteer service. • Attorney of the Year -Awarded to an attorney who has distinguished themselves by consistently promoting the rights of crime victims, and working to ensure that all victims are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect by our system of justice. This award includes private, non-profit, and government attorneys. • Outstanding Service Award -Awarded to a support staff member of a community program or criminal justice agency who has distinguished themselves in service to victims by consistently promoting the rights of crime victims, and working to ensure that all victims are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We urge you to take a moment to nominate those deserving members of your agency. The deadline for nominations is March 17, 2008. As with every year, we are grateful for your continued support in the tight for the rights of crime victims. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Sincerely, NORMAN R. WOLFINGER STATE ATTORNEY By: lsa Kennedy, Coordinator Victim/Witness Services NRW:BR:ik Enclosures (4) 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week ~~ Seminole County "Hugh E. Thomas Law Enforcement Officer OF THE YEAR AWARD" NOMINATION FORM The Victims' Rights Week Law Enforcement Officer of the Yeas award is given annually to a Law Enforcement Officer who has distinguished themselves in service to victims by consistently promoting the rights of crime victims, and working to ensure that all victims are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect by our system of justice. The Officer to be honored has shown dedication to the prevention of violence, to the protection of the public, and to stopping perpetrators of violence. Name of Nominee Agency Name Agency Address Phone Number ~ Fax Number Please attach a separate page describing how the nominee has upheld these standards and provided outstanding service to victims of crime. Resumes may not take the place of a written summary. Name of Nominator Title /Rank Agency Name Phone Number Fax Number Signature Date If you would like an electronic version of this form, please send a request by email to: ikennedy@sal8.state.fl.us Nomination must be received by March 17. 2008 Mail or fax nomination to: Isa Kennedy, Office of the State Attorney Division of Victim Witness Services P. O. Box 8006, 101 Bush Blvd. Sanford, FL 32772 - 8006 Fax: (407) 665-6004 For additional information, please call: (407) 665-6325 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Seminole County "OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD" NOMINATION FORM ~1 V~~'T ~T~.gT~N.~IRD ! The Victims' Rights Week Outstanding Service Award is given to a support staff member of a community program or criminal justice agency who has distinguished themselves in service to victims by consistently promoting the rights of crime victims, and working to ensure that all victims are treated with fairness, dignity and respect by our system of justice. Name of Nominee Division Please attach a separate page describing how the nominee has upheld these standards and provided outstanding service to victims of crime. Resumes may not take the place of a written summary. Name of Nominator Title Location Phone Number Signature Date If you would like an electronic version of this form, please send a request by email to: ikennedyC~sal8.state.fl.us Nomination must be received by March 17, 2008 Mail or fax nomination to: Isa Kennedy, Office of the State. Attorney Division of Victim Witness Services P. O. Box 8006, 101 Bush -Blvd. Sanford, FL 32772 - 8006 Fax: (407) 665-6004 For additional information, please call: (407) 665-6325 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Seminole County "VICTIM ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR AWARD" NOMINATION FORM The Victim Advocate of the Year' award is given annually to a victim advocate who has distinguished themselves in service to the community, and by promoting the rights of crime victims through work or volunteer service. The Victim Advocate to be honored has consistently demonstrated the highest level of commitment and compassion toward ensuring that all crime victims are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. Name of Nominee Agency Name Agency Address Phone Number Fax Number Please attach a separate page describing how the nominee has upheld these standards and provided outstanding service to victims of crime. Resumes may not take the place of a written summary. Name of Nominator Title Agency Name Phone Number Fax Number Signature Date If you would like an electronic version of this form, please send a request by email to: ikennedy@sal8.state.fl.us Nomination must be received by March 17, 2008 Mail or fax nomination to: Isa Kennedy, Office of the State Attorney Division of Victim Witness Services P. O. Box 8006, 101 Bush Blvd. Sanford, FL 32772 - 8006 Fax: (407) 665-6004 For additional information, please call: (407) 665-6325 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Seminole County "ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR AWARD" NOMINATION FORM The Victims' Rights Week Attorney of the Year award is given annually to an Assistant State Attorney or private attorney who has distinguished themselves in service to victims by consistently promoting the rights of crime victims, and working to ensure that all victims are treated with fairness, dignity and respect by our system of justice. Name of Nominee Division Please attach a separate page describing how the nominee has upheld these standards and provided outstanding service to victims of crime. Resumes may not take the place of a written summary. Name of Nominator Title Location Phone Number Signature Date If you would like an electronic version of this form, please send a request by email to: ikennedyC~sal8.state.fl.us Nomination must be received by March 17. 2008 Mail or fax nomination to: Isa Kennedy, Office of the State Attorney Division of Victim Witness Services P. O. Box 8006, 101 Bush Blvd. Sanford, FL 32772 - 8006 Fax: (407) 665-6004 For additional information, please call: (407) 665-6325