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Remember the victims
By stlamerican.com - George A. Lombardi
Published: 06/13/2013

In a perfect world, there would be no victims of crime. Until then, we face the reality that there continues to be criminal activity and, therefore, crime victims. It is imperative that we recognize these victims and continue to ensure they are given the protection, restitution and information they have a right to.

It is also essential for the perpetrators of crime to acknowledge that their actions have real consequences and victimize real people in our Missouri communities.

That is why the Missouri Department of Corrections joins hundreds of other agencies during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to commemorate these victims. During the recent remembrance week, our prisons, community release centers, and probation and parole offices held a number of activities in honor of crime victims. Ceremonies were held across the state where speakers such as local officials, state officials, Corrections staff, victim advocates, offenders and victims were invited to share their stories.

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