Governor Sebelius and Attorney General Six
Host Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference

Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Stephen Six are hosting the 11th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference April 16-17, 2008 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Topeka, Kansas.

The conference provides crime victims, survivors and those who serve them training and networking opportunities to ensure every crime victim is provided quality services.

“The conference theme, ‘Justice for Victims. Justice for All.’ represents the need to seek fairness for crime victims,” Governor Sebelius said.  “Victims want to feel safe and know that their offenders are held accountable.”  

“I’ve seen first hand the tragedies victims face and the strength they show at every step in the criminal justice process,” Attorney General Six said.  “We must continue to enforce and protect the rights of crime victims.”

This year’s conference offers 31 workshops and six keynote presentations. Keynote speakers are:

• Todd Negola, Psy.D., Chief Psychologist, Federal Correctional Institution, Loretto, Pennsylvania.;
• Jeffery Dion, Director, National Crime Victim Bar Association, Washington DC;
• David D’Amora, M.S., LPC,CFC, Director, Center for the Treatment of Problem Sexual Behavior, Middletown, Connecticut;
• Marvin Stottlemire, Attorney, Topeka, Kansas;
• James Reese, Ph.D., CEO of James Reese and Associates, Williamsburg, Virginia; and
• Panel of survivors will share their stories. 

Governor Sebelius will provide opening remarks, Wednesday, April 16 at 8:30 a.m.  During her remarks, Governor Sebelius will declare April 13-19, 2008 as Kansas Crime Victims’ Rights Week in recognition of the services professionals and volunteers provide to crime victims everyday.  Attorney General Six will speak on Thursday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m.

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