Deputy First Class Daniel LaVerne. (FCSO)
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Deputy First Class (DFC) Daniel LaVerne was awarded the 2021 Distinguished Victim Services Award during a virtual version of the annual Victim’s Rights Week Ceremony hosted by Attorney General Ashley Moody.
The Distinguished Victim Services Award recognizes law enforcement and victim’s advocates who have made extraordinary efforts in assisting and protecting crime victims. DFC LaVerne was nominated for this prestigious award for his role in a juvenile sexual offense case that occurred in 2020. DFC LaVerne went above and beyond to serve the victims of the case and thanks to his determination and attention to detail he was able to determine the identity of the victims and ensure that the suspect faced a lengthy prison sentence.
Victims families use pain of losing loved ones for statewide legislation changes
This week marks National Crime Victims Rights Week. It is meant to remind people about how collective action can influence how future crimes are prosecuted. Author: Amelia Young (WBIR) Updated: 10:34 PM EDT April 23, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. This week marks National Crime Victims Rights Week. It is meant to remind people about victims of various crimes and how collective action can influence how future crimes are prosecuted.
It’ has been 14 years since Mary and Hugh Newsom lost their son. Chris Newsom and Channon Christian were brutally tortured and murdered. The loss of their son comes with a pain that will live with them forever.
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Displays shown in front of the Doss Heritage and Culture Center commemorated victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
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Parker County Attorney John Forrest speaks during this yearâs Freedom House vigil in honor of National Crime Victimsâ Rights Week.
Special to the Weatherford Democrat COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Freedom House holds annual vigil for National Crime Victims Rights Week
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Displays shown in front of the Doss Heritage and Culture Center commemorated victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
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Parker County Attorney John Forrest speaks during this yearâs Freedom House vigil in honor of National Crime Victimsâ Rights Week.