Introduction to Proclamation

How to use the sample proclamation

National Victims of Crime Awareness week has previously attracted attention of many provincial and municipal officials. Having a government official proclaim the week of April 26 to May 2, 2009 to be "(Name of province/municipality) Victims of Crime Awareness Week." will help promote awareness and raise the profile of the Week in the community.

The sample proclamation included in this Guide focuses on this year’s theme for the event: Supporting, Connecting, Evolving. Adapting this sample proclamation to your specific community and reflecting local victim issues and services will help to gain attention from government officials. You can request that the proclamation be printed onto departmental or government letterhead; most jurisdictions will already have standard proclamation formatting and language.

Contact you local government offices and websites to determine the steps to request a proclamation.

Proclamations can be framed and displayed in the offices of programs and government offices that co-sponsor National Victims of Crime Awareness Week activities.