Event Dates
Location
Jacksonville Downtown Main Library
Address
Jacksonville, FL
At 12:00 p.m., the Mayor's Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC) will sponsor the annual observation of National Victims' Rights Week in Jacksonville, Florida. Individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievements above and beyond their daily responsibilities on behalf of crime victims and victims' rights will be recognized. VAAC will present victims' rights awards in the following categories:
COURAGEOUS VICTIM – A victim of crime who has shown the courage to speak out and make a difference regarding fair treatment of victims in the criminal justice system and in our community.
OUTSTANDING VICTIM ADVOCATE
A person or organization that has demonstrated excellence, compassion, and dedication in working for the welfare of victims, improvement of victims’ services, and protection of victims' rights.
JUDICIAL VICTIM ADVOCATE An individual (prosecutor, judge, or other judicial professional) who has demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to victims' rights.
LAW ENFORCEMENT VICTIM ADVOCATE
An individual (police officer, correctional officer or other professional) who has demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to victims' rights.
MEDIA
An individual, corporation or organization that has demonstrated respect for the dignity of victims of crime and sensitivity to victim issues.
COURAGEOUS VICTIM – A victim of crime who has shown the courage to speak out and make a difference regarding fair treatment of victims in the criminal justice system and in our community.
OUTSTANDING VICTIM ADVOCATE
A person or organization that has demonstrated excellence, compassion, and dedication in working for the welfare of victims, improvement of victims’ services, and protection of victims' rights.
JUDICIAL VICTIM ADVOCATE An individual (prosecutor, judge, or other judicial professional) who has demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to victims' rights.
LAW ENFORCEMENT VICTIM ADVOCATE
An individual (police officer, correctional officer or other professional) who has demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to victims' rights.
MEDIA
An individual, corporation or organization that has demonstrated respect for the dignity of victims of crime and sensitivity to victim issues.
Date Created: February 3, 2021