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County of Monterey Joins National Commemoration of 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week; “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.” April 26, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m

 

SALINAS, California - During the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, crime victims, survivors,

and those who serve them, will join together across the United States to promote victims’ rights and

services, and educate our communities on the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods,

schools, and our nation as a whole.

Since 1978, the County of Monterey, District Attorney’s Office, Victims of Crime Unit, has worked

diligently with victims of crime to uphold their rights and to ensure they are aware of victim assistance

and compensation programs that can help them cope with the aftermath of a crime. In 2023, the unit

provided over 24,244 mandated services to 3,162 new crime victims.

The 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week not only honors victims of crime, but the many

agencies that assist them.

Please join members of our community in honoring victims of crime on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the

Monterey County Courthouse courtyard, located at 142 W. Alisal Street, Salinas. The event will feature

Janette Blair, Julia Blair, and Anita Scott as the Inspirational Speakers. They were children when their

grandmother, aunt, and two minor cousins were brutally murdered in their home by Bicknell in 1977.

Additionally, the ceremony will invite survivors of homicide victims to announce the names of their

loved ones and release doves in memory of all victims of crime.

A special video presentation honoring victims of homicide in Monterey County will also be available on

our Facebook page at https//www.facebook.com/montereyda.

For additional information, please contact Victim Witness Program Manager Alma Sanchez at

(831) 755-5072.

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