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And let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth
The peace that was meant to be.
With God as our father
Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother
In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me
Let this be the moment now.
With every step i take
Let this be my solemn vow.
To take each moment
And live each moment
With peace eternally.
Let ther be peace on earth,
And let it begin with me.
Happy holidays from the Crime Victims' Resource Center! Let there be peace indeed.
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Please take a moment this Sunday to say a name, a prayer of remembrance and remind the world of those who have undeservedly suffered the consequences of criminal violence. This coming Tuesday at support group will take a few minutes to share in remembering all homicide victims and their families and friends.
Thank you,
Roberta
Founder/Board Chair
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
1001 Prince George’s Blvd, Ste 750
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Ph: 301-952-0063
www.mdcrimevictims.org
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Press Release Announcing Subawardees
August 15, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Merry O’Brien, Project Director
1-877-VICTIM-1 or 301-952-0063
merry@mdcrimevictims.org
Coalitions Launched Across the Nation
Dedicated to Improving Conditions for Millions of Victims of Identity Theft
Upper Marlboro, Maryland – The Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC) is pleased to announce the ten subgrantees selected to participate in the National Identity Theft Victims Assistance Networks Project grant. Applications were received from thirty entities across the nation; from twenty-seven U.S. States and the District of Columbia.
This national-scope project seeks to expand and improve the outreach and capacity of victim service programs to better address the rights and needs of victims of identity theft nationwide.
In making the announcement, MCVRC Executive Director, Russell P. Butler, stated, “The recovery process that identity theft victims face can be extremely challenging. We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with these coalitions to improve the field’s response to victims of identity theft across America.”
The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), through the Crime Victims Fund. This unique fund is financed by fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders, not from tax dollars. Through OVC, millions of dollars are invested annually in victim compensation and assistance in every U.S. state and territory, as well as for training, technical assistance, and other capacity-building programs designed to enhance service providers’ ability to support victims of crime in communities across the Nation. The Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center is acting as the pass-through agency for the National Identity Theft Victim Assistance Network Project, providing training, technical assistance, and programmatic and financial oversight to the subrecipient coalitions.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, around 12 million or 5 percent of Americans over the age of 16 became victims of identity theft in the two year period ending in June 2008. Financial identity theft is only part of the overall picture; over 600,000 victims experienced other types of identity theft, including criminal, medical and interfamilial identity theft. Fifty-three percent of victims feel moderate to severe distress from the identity theft, according to a recent report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Recovering victims spent an average of $1,870 in out-of-pocket costs. Over 3 million experienced issues such as having utilities cut off, being arrested, finding erroneous claims on their health records, having child support garnished for children they never had and being harassed by collection agencies.
This project seeks to build the field’s capacity and help provide a coordinated response to better assist victims of identity theft. A complete listing of all sites follows.
National Identity Theft Victims Assistance Networks Project Awardees
- Arizona Attorney General's Office AZ
dan.levey@azag.gov
- Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project MN
info@bwlap.org
- Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups WI
jhendrick@cwag.org
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation CO
ralph.gagliardi@cdps.state.co.us
- Idaho Legal Aid Services ID
ernestosanchez@idaholegalaid.org
- Lifespan of Greater Rochester NY
pcaccamise@lifspan-roch.org
- South Brooklyn Legal Services NY
sdranoff@sbls.org, jtyler@sbls.org
- South Carolina Victim Assistance Network SC
veronica@scvan.org
- Texas Legal Services Center TX
rchapman@tlsc.org
ppierce@tlsc.org
- Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates WA
ed@wccva.org
Organizations interested in learning more about coalitions forming in their areas are encouraged to contact the sites listed above for details on membership and news. A new website will be launched starting in October, with free online resources available to all. Check www.mdcrimevictims.org for updates.
About MCVRC: MCVRC was founded in 1982 as the Stephanie Roper Committee by Roberta and Vince Roper after the brutal murder of their daughter Stephanie. Since its founding, MCVRC has become a national leader in victims’ rights advocacy and representation. MCVRC’s services, all offered free of charge, include: criminal justice support and education; individual, family and group counseling; legal assistance; faith-based referrals; and advocacy to improve the treatment of victims who suffer the devastating consequences of crime. Visit us on the web at www.mdcrimevictims.org.
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This document was produced by the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. under award # 2010-VF-GX-K030, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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MCVRC Requests Proposals to Assist Victims of Identity Theft
The project's goal is to expand the outreach and capacity of victim service programs to better address the rights and needs of victims of identity theft. MCVRC has been selected to provide support and guidance to the coalitions.
Applications for the subrecipient grants must be submitted by June 15, 2011 through MCVRC at http://ping.fm/KMMLd
Mar 31, 2011
Special Legislative Alert: HB 135 & HB 801
Special Legislative Alert
Earlier this month, the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc. distributed its first quarter newsletter which included a request to contact members of the House of Delegates. Our thanks to those who contacted House legislators. Two of our 2011 legislative priorities have passed the House and are now in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. (JPR) We now need you to contact Senator Frosh and members of JPR as set forth below so that Maryland legislators hear the importance of victims’ rights and compensation.
As Stephanie Roper said – “One Person Can Make A Difference and Every Person Should Try.” Your email, phone call, and fax can make the difference and we need you to urge support of these two bills:
1. House Bill 135 – This bill raised court costs for offenders and uses these funds to assist innocent victims of crimes for the economic impact of crime. Criminal injuries compensation is the payer of last resort if there is no other entity to cover the financial losses to the victim or the victim’s family as a consequence of crime.
2. House Bill 801 – This bill creates enforcement of victims’ rights particularly related to restitution. Under the bill, judges will be required to ensure that victims receive their rights. In addition if a judge denies or fails to consider restitution at a sentencing, a victim may within 30 days after sentencing request that the trial court order restitution.
As the last day of the legislative session is April 11, please contact Senator Frosh to bring the bills for a vote and that he and members of JPR ASAP to urge that HB135 and HB 801 receive a favorably vote. Contact info: http://lnkd.in/Spwt43
Thank you for your consideration and anticipated action. Sincerely, Roberta and Vince Roper, Founders Staff: Alyssa Andrews, Bridgette Harwood, Dee Gardner, Dina Recor, Ellie Jones, Jani Tillery, Keith Gethers, Kimberly Gunishaw, Kimberly Truitt, Linette Greer-Daise, Matthew Ornstein, Merry O'Brien, Michael Andrews, Pauline Mandel, Russell Butler, Stuart Smith, Terinthia Buckner, and Yang Zhao. |
Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC)
1001 Prince Georges Blvd Suite 750
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301-952-0063 - phone
240-929-0526 - fax
www.mdcrimevictims.org
mcvrc@mdcrimevictims.org
Please designate MCVRC for:
Maryland Charity Campaign 1212
United Way of Central Maryland 5442
United Way of the National Capital Area 9325
Mar 28, 2011
Ceremony of Remembrance
At this event, survivors of homicide come together to honor their loved ones. The event includes hanging of hearts on the tree of remembrance and a slideshow of pictures sent in by friends and families which honors their loved ones. The ceremony is being held at the Prince George's County Court House on Judge's Drive and is followed by the reception at the Prince George's County Administration Building on Governor Oden Bowie Drive. If you would like to send in a picture of your loved one to be included in the ceremony please send it to kimt@mdcrimevictims.org.
To RSVP please call 301-952-0063.
