Feb 21, 2020

State AG's office seeks crime victims service awards nominations

Posted Feb 21, 2020 7:39 PM

TOPEKA -- The Kansas Attorney General's Office seeks nominations for five awards that recognize service to victims of crime.

The awards are made each year to recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims of crime in Kansas. The deadline for receiving nominations is March 1. Nomination forms and detailed information on the nomination process for each of the award categories can be found at https://ag.ks.gov/victims-awards.

Nominations are open in the following award categories.

Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement Officer, Prosecutor, Judge, Probation/Parole) – Individuals who made a positive contribution regarding the needs of victims or offender accountability within the criminal justice response should be nominated for this award.

Community Champion (Individual, Employer or Business, Organization or Other) – This award recognizes an individual or group that made a significant difference for victims of crime.

Outstanding Victim Service Organization – This award recognizes a victim service organization for outstanding work in improving the lives of victims of crime.

Outstanding System-Based Victim Advocate – This award recognizes a system-based victim advocate for outstanding work in improving the lives of victims of crime.

Outstanding Community-Based Victim Advocate – This award recognizes a community-based victim advocate for outstanding work in improving the lives of victims of crime.

Awards will be given in April at the 23rd Annual Crime Victims Rights Conference in Wichita. These awards are administered by the attorney general’s office Victim Services Division.