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Presidential Documents
Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 81
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Title 3—
Proclamation 8365 of April 24, 2009
The President
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
From violence in our neighborhoods to credit card fraud on the Internet,
Americans fall victim to countless crimes every day. Our Nation has no
higher responsibility than protecting the safety of our families. During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we honor crime victims by pledging
to fight crime wherever it exists.
This commitment begins by supporting the men and women working every
day to reduce crime and assist crime victims. Often placing themselves
in harm’s way and sacrificing personal interests, these individuals are the
backbone of the extensive efforts to protect Americans from crime. They
have demonstrated a commitment to serve others, and their dedication is
vital to implementing a successful strategy for crime reduction and victim
assistance.
Crime victims have benefited from the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (Public
Law 98–473), one of the most significant achievements in crime victim
assistance. This law created an innovative method for using fines and penalties from Federal criminals to fund services for victims. This Crime Victims
Fund has already helped millions of victims across the country access basic
assistance and financial compensation. This year marks the 25th anniversary
of the bill’s bipartisan passage.
An effective approach to fighting crime must include programs that make
sense and work. To that end, my Administration is building on past achievements to address the range of crimes that Americans may encounter. The
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which I signed in February,
helps State and local law enforcement personnel perform critical work by
providing $2 billion through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
Program.
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A smart crime reduction strategy must also incorporate outreach to those
who have paid their debt to society and have become responsible and
contributing members of their communities. Prisoner reentry programs have
been tested and proven effective. Through a number of supportive services,
including substance abuse and mental health counseling, prison-to-work
incentives, job training, and transitional assistance, reentry programs help
reduce crime recidivism and keep families safer. By utilizing common-sense
and proven methods, we can both reduce crime and serve crime victims.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States
of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 26 through
May 2, 2009, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. I call upon all
Americans to observe this week by participating in events that raise awareness of victims’ rights and services and by volunteering to serve victims
in their time of need.
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Title 3--
The President
[[Page 19371]]
Proclamation 8365 of April 24, 2009
National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
From violence in our neighborhoods to credit card
fraud on the Internet, Americans fall victim to
countless crimes every day. Our Nation has no higher
responsibility than protecting the safety of our
families. During National Crime Victims' Rights Week,
we honor crime victims by pledging to fight crime
wherever it exists.
This commitment begins by supporting the men and women
working every day to reduce crime and assist crime
victims. Often placing themselves in harm's way and
sacrificing personal interests, these individuals are
the backbone of the extensive efforts to protect
Americans from crime. They have demonstrated a
commitment to serve others, and their dedication is
vital to implementing a successful strategy for crime
reduction and victim assistance.
Crime victims have benefited from the Victims of Crime
Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-473), one of the most
significant achievements in crime victim assistance.
This law created an innovative method for using fines
and penalties from Federal criminals to fund services
for victims. This Crime Victims Fund has already helped
millions of victims across the country access basic
assistance and financial compensation. This year marks
the 25th anniversary of the bill's bipartisan passage.
An effective approach to fighting crime must include
programs that make sense and work. To that end, my
Administration is building on past achievements to
address the range of crimes that Americans may
encounter. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,
which I signed in February, helps State and local law
enforcement personnel perform critical work by
providing $2 billion through the Edward Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant Program.
A smart crime reduction strategy must also incorporate
outreach to those who have paid their debt to society
and have become responsible and contributing members of
their communities. Prisoner reentry programs have been
tested and proven effective. Through a number of
supportive services, including substance abuse and
mental health counseling, prison-to-work incentives,
job training, and transitional assistance, reentry
programs help reduce crime recidivism and keep families
safer. By utilizing common-sense and proven methods, we
can both reduce crime and serve crime victims.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim April 26 through May
2, 2009, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. I call
upon all Americans to observe this week by
participating in events that raise awareness of
victims' rights and services and by volunteering to
serve victims in their time of need.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-fourth day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E9-9987
Filed 4-28-09; 8:45 am]
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