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Nashville, Tennessee --- For the fifth consecutive year, the Tennessee Board of Parole is observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with a series of tree plantings in cities across the state. Victim advocates in local communities are being honored at each ceremony for their work with victims of crime.

This year, the Board is adding the Department of Correction as a partner in these events. “We believe in strong collaborations, and TDOC is our closest collaborator,” said Board Chairman Charles Traughber. “We are allied in our missions toward safe communities, and we are allied in our concerns for victims."

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam this evening hosted the 10^th annual “Tennessee Season to Remember” event to honor victims of homicide. Gov. and Mrs. Haslam joined families from across Tennessee who placed ornaments on memorial wreaths in honor of their loved ones.

Nashville, Tennessee --- The Tennessee Board of Parole has selected David Liner of Nashville as its new Executive Director.

Nashville, Tennessee --- The agency that oversees parole processes in Tennessee is now operating under a new name.

Nashville, Tennessee --- Approximately two dozen probationers and parolees in Davidson County were recognized in a ceremony this evening for completing the courses required to earn

Susan Tucker, 2012 Voice for Victims honoree; BOPP Chair Charles Traughber; Victim Services Director Tina Fox; Virginia Ritter, 2012 Voice for Victims honoree; BOPP Board Member Patsy Bruce and emcee Demetria Kalodimos, Nashville Channel 4 news anchor.

Events Commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week 

NASHVILLE – For the fourth consecutive year, the Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP) is planting trees across Tennessee to raise awareness of the importance of crime victims’ rights during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 22 - 28). Nashville’s observance took place today at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Other events are scheduled in Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Jackson, Clarksville and Johnson City.

Multi-year action plan resulting from collaboration of 11 state agencies

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a comprehensive, multi-year action plan designed to improve public safety statewide. 

The Governor’s Public Safety Subcabinet Working Group, which includes commissioners and representatives from 11 state agencies, submitted the plan after months of meetings with more than 300 public safety professionals and stakeholders across the state.

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam will host the annual "Tennessee Season to Remember" on Thursday evening, December 8.