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On Crime Victims Rights Week
by Assemblymember Pedro Nava
and Harriet Salarno
Chair of Crime Victims United of California
The last week of April marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Approximately 200,000 Californians are victims of violent crimes annually – horrific disruptions that change the lives of victims and their families forever. On Wednesday April 29, Crime Victims United of California in conjunction with the California Correctional Peace Officers Association will host a March on the Capitol in Sacramento. This yearly event is a moving affair which draws victims from all over the State as they join together to remind California’s public officials they will not be forgotten and to advocate for public safety to be considered the State’s top priority.
Organizations such as Crime Victims United of California are dedicated to educating public officials about the importance of public safety and the impacts of crime upon the citizens they represent. Rallies, vigils, and events being held around California this week and beyond provide venues where victims and those who support victims can find support and solidarity, ensuring that their voices are heard around the State and nation about the impact of crime on their lives and the importance of public officials taking action to resolve these issues. For more information about how you can help or events that are being held in your area, please visit www.crimevictimsunited.com.
April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month as part of a statewide effort to recognize and honor victims of sexual assault. Many of us know a family member, a loved one or a friend that has been sexually assaulted. There are more than 9,000 sexual assaults reported in California annually, and many more are committed without the perpetrator being brought to justice.
The saddest truth of these crimes is that the victims are disproportionately children. In fact, one in 10 girls and women will be victimized by age 23. One in 18 boys and men will be victimized by the same age. It is tragic that we really do not know the full extent of sexual assault, as many of these crimes go unreported. Victims can feel humiliated or embarrassed and simply never file a police report. Many people never even tell their friends or family about their experience.
We encourage victims of all crimes to come forward. If you know of a victim who has not reported a crime, please encourage them to do so. This is the first step in the process of realizing justice and helping the victim deal with ramifications of trauma. By remaining silent, the offender can not be brought to justice, and the victim may be denied the support she/he needs at a most critical time.
The California Legislature is currently considering legislation to toughen the laws pertaining to sexually violent predators and more. Legislative leaders and victims rights groups continue to try to close loopholes in State laws that allow offenders to remain free in our neighborhoods. It is important as this legislation is considered, that Californians come forward and be heard in Sacramento.
Assemblymember Pedro Nava represents the 35th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. He serves on the California Ocean Protection Council. Prior to serving in the legislature, he served for 8 years on the California Coastal Commission.
Harriet Salarno is Chair of Crime Victims United of California.
For a list of pending bills or to participate in the process, please visit www.assembly.ca.gov/nava or www.crimevictimsunited.com.
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Recently, against our wishes, a sexual crime that happened almost 22 years ago and one which we dealt with through counselors, and our spiritual leaders, has been brought into the justice system. My daughter's statement was released to her grandfather, which is totally humiliating and dangerous considering he has never beleived her and supports his son (the perpetrator, and her uncle) in calling her a liar! And now we are being told we must testify and face a jury, even though we never went to the police with this, the D.A.'s office came to us because of another case they had against him. Help us, what can we do to protect ourselves and our daughter?
Posted by: Robin at May 11, 2009 08:42 AM
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