FAWCO's chosen charity for the Boston conference, the American Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (www.866uswomen.org) founded by FAUSA member Paula Lucas, was recognized by US Attorney General Eric Holder for outstanding work on behalf of crime victims in an awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Justice in Washington DC on April 16th. The Attorney General's annual victims' service awards are presented as a prelude to the nation's observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 18-April 24, 2010. This year's theme -"Crime Victims' Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect." - highlights the importance of affording crime victims these rights and recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to this effort.The recipients of the awards were nominated by their colleagues in the victim service and criminal justice fields. Their awards recognize their courageous responses in the aftermath of a crime, as well as their professional efforts to better serve the needs of victims with disabilities; to assist U.S. citizens victimized outside the United States; and to ensure that victims receive the compensation and other services available to them at the state and local level. Click here for Award Winners.
