::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

    BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   A PROCLAMATION Forty years ago, the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime was established to help those who had experienced crime and their families -- an important step toward the protection of and support for victims' rights.  Over the years, crime victims' rights have evolved.  Dedicated professionals have worked to develop support and services for survivors that are more holistic, trauma-informed, and effective at overcoming systemic barriers that certain communities face in prosecuting offenders and obtaining justice.  However, more work remains to be done to advance these goals.  During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, our Nation renews our commitment to providing survivors of crime the support they need to heal.  We honor the dedicated victim service providers who support crime victims, and we continue to advance this important cause for all people.    ...