Maryland Crime Victims’ Resources Center honors CT Wilson for his dedication to victims
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Last year, in celebration of their 40th anniversary, Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center (MCVRC), formerly the Stephanie Roper Committee, created the Roberta Roper Lifetime Achievement Award. Since her daughter’s gruesome murder in 1982, Roberta has passionately fought for victims’ rights, paving the way for many advocates to follow; therefore, the creation of this award was fitting. In its inaugural year, the award was presented to the then Governor, Larry Hogan and Professor Byron Warnken.
This year MCVRC is proudly presenting the Roberta Roper Lifetime Achievement Award to Maryland Delegate, C.T. Wilson. First as a prosecutor, then over his 12 years in the Maryland Legislature, C.T. has been a steadfast advocate for crime victim-survivors. He has sponsored over twenty important bills improving the treatment of crime victims. One of his most important bills was enacted this year, House Bill 1, which abolished the statute of limitations on civil suits involving child sex abuse.
C.T. has courageously shared his story of being sexually abused as a child to push forward victims’ rights and bring survivor healing to the forefront. C.T.’s ability to show vulnerability while using his voice to speak for those who have been left voiceless epitomizes MCVRC’s mission and values. The impact that C.T. Wilson has made and is making for the victims in Maryland is immeasurable and MCVRC is proud to present this award to him at their annual Victims’ Rights Gala.
The theme for the Victims’ Rights Gala falls in line with the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme: Survivor Voices. The Victims’ Rights Gala: Survivor Voices will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis. The evening will include the attendance of Roberta Roper, co-founder of MCVRC, a silent auction and moving presentations focusing on survivor voices. MCVRC is seeking additional supporters through sponsorship and looks forward to creating new partnerships with organizations wishing to make a difference for victims of crime.
