The certificate can be reproduced on attractive card stock, with the recipient's name written in calligraphy. Spaces are provided for the date of the award and the signature of the Director of the organization giving the award. You may also wish to modify the certificate to honor volunteers who assist crime victims and advocates, tying the event into National Volunteer Week, which will also be commemorated during the week of April 22-28, 2001. This list can also be utilized for training and technical assistance, especially for criminal and juvenile justice and allied professionals who are in need of good referral programs for the victims with whom they have contact. It includes basic information about victims' rights and services nation-wide, as well as a listing of national referral numbers.
Space is provided for local contact information.