National Crime Victims Rights Department of Public Safety Newsletter

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Newsletter

Mott Community College

CAMPUS EMERGENCY

Dial……....762-5666

April 2007 NON-EMERGENCY

Dial………762-0222

National Crime Victims Rights

Campus Closing

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April 22 –28 has been dedicated to National Crime Victims

Rights Week (NCVRW). According to the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs and the U.S. Department

Kids Safe Week April 28–May 6

of Justice in 1981 President Ronald Regan declared the National Victims’ Rights Week and Attorney General William

French Smith launched a Task Force on Violent Crime. The

Victims of Crime Act, was established in 1984 to provide support for victim services though fines and fees levied against federal offenders.

Safe Kids Worldwide was founded in

1987 by children’s National Medical

Center with the support of Johnson &

Johnson. The company agreed to pro-

The mission of NCVRW is to provide a time of nationwide remembrance, reflection, and re-commitment for crime victims, survivors and those who serve them in order to raise individual, victim, and public awareness about the rights and needs of the crime victims; the challenges that victims face in seeking help and finding hope in the aftermath of crime; and the positive impact that individuals and communities can have by providing services and support to victims and survivors of crime. vide funding necessary to launch Safe

Kids Worldwide. Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations who's mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. Safe Kids

USA works hard to ensure that state and federal laws or regulations exist to help prevent unintentional injury to children.

This year’s theme -- Victims Rights: “Every Victim. Every

Time.” -- captures the heart of the current and future mission of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Until all victims report crimes against them, know and exercise their rights, and receive the help they need to rebuild their lives, we have much work to do. During the week, we celebrate the progress we have made and rededicate ourselves to meet the challenges that lie ahead.

You can find more information on

Produce Recalls

Safety Tips

Activities for Kids

Preventing accidental injury

On their web site: safekids.org.

SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR

ASSISTANCE CALL 762-0222

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10th Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair

Tuesday April 10, 2007 4:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m.

Ballenger Field House

EVERYONE WELCOME!

For more information call (810)-232-3285 MCC Student Employment Center

Funded by the Carl D. Perkins Grant

Mott Community College

Department of Public Safety

Parking Violations

What do I do if I get a parking violation

?

The Department of Public Safety issues parking violation notices to vehicles that are parked in violation of City of Flint ordinances and College regulations. Once a parking violation has been issued, the violation is turned over to the City of Flint Police Department as well as the 68 th

District Court which has complete authority over the final disposition of all violations.

To contest a parking violation

Contact must be made with the 68 th

District Court within 14 days. The court address and telephone number are printed on the parking violation. An appointment must be made with a 68 th

District Court magistrate to discuss the parking violation. The Department of Public Safety will be able to explain the violation to you, however is unable to accept a contested parking violation.

To pay the parking violation

The parking violation is written on a pre-addressed envelope. The violation and fine are marked. Payment can be sealed in the envelope and mailed.

Do not send cash. If the parking violation is not received within 14 days, a

$10.00 judgment fee will be entered.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Department of Public

Safety at 762-0222.

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