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April 10, 2008
GOVERNOR DEJONGH PROCLAIMS CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK IN THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS Gov. John P. deJongh, Jr. has proclaimed the week of April 13-19, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week," in the United States Virgin Islands. Victims of crime and crisis, and their loved ones, often face serious financial, physical, emotional and psychological losses. Millions of Americans fall victim to crime each year. Violent crimes seem to be more and more brutal due to the proliferation of weapons, the increase in drug-related activity and the breakup of family and community life. There are still too few services for victims and too little attention to establishing their rights. However, many victims and survivors of crime have demonstrated extraordinary courage and strength as they have sought to help themselves, their loved ones and others. "I urge all citizens, institutions, public and private, and all civic and community organizations to join with me and join in support of those rights," concluded Governor deJongh. |
