[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 24549-24550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3975]


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                Proclamation 8006 of April 20, 2006

                
National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, we 
                underscore our commitment to safeguarding the rights of 
                the victims of crime and their families, and we honor 
                those who bring them hope and comfort.

                Behind each crime victim there is a story of trauma, a 
                story of suffering, and a story of lost security. This 
                year's theme, ``Victims' Rights: Strength in Unity,'' 
                emphasizes the importance of joining together to 
                support these individuals and to promote victims' 
                rights and services. With the help of victim service 
                providers, faith-based and community groups, justice 
                professionals, and volunteers, we can work to improve 
                the lives of crime victims across our country.

                Violent crime rates have fallen to their lowest levels 
                since the 1970s, and we must continue our progress in 
                the fight against crime and remain dedicated to 
                protecting the rights of crime victims. The Office for 
                Victims of Crime at the Department of Justice (DOJ) 
                provides funding to States for victim assistance 
                programs and supports training on victims' rights for 
                criminal justice professionals. To increase access to 
                comprehensive support and services for victims of 
                domestic violence, the DOJ awarded more than $20 
                million to support the creation of 15 Family Justice 
                Centers across the country. Several of these centers 
                have opened and are making a difference in victims' 
                lives. To further ensure basic rights for all victims, 
                we must also ratify a Crime Victims' Rights Amendment 
                to the Constitution.

                To learn more about victims' rights and how to make a 
                difference, visit crimevictims.gov. All Americans share 
                a responsibility to help victims of crime, and our 
                Nation will continue to work together to achieve 
                justice for victims and build a more hopeful society 
                for all.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim April 23 through April 29, 
                2006, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. I 
                encourage all Americans to promote awareness of 
                victims' rights and advance this important cause.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 06-3975
Filed 4-24-06; 9:07 am]
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