She was the first relative in the state of California to speak before the parole board, at a hearing for her daughter's murderer. She campaigned vigorously to help get that law into place. 

It is now a law in all states that victims and the relatives of victims get to speak at trials and parole hearings.

Doris Tate passed away on July 10, 1992. It had been her wish to unify crime victim organizations throughout California to help give victims a stronger voice. The Bureau is led by five board members, all victims of violent crime or representatives of law enforcement.  Shortly before her death, on May 12th, 1992, the Doris Tate Crime Victims Bureau was named in her honor.

Patti Tate, (Sharon's youngest sister) carried on the family fight by attending the parole hearings of Sharon's murderers from 1993 until 1997. Patti died much too young, at age 42, after succumbing to breast cancer. She left behind three children.

Currently Debra Tate, the middle sister, carries on the work of Patti and Doris in honor of Sharon. In 2002, Debra attended Manson's parole hearing. She was the first family member of a victim to attend one of Manson's hearing.
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The Doris Tate Crime Victims Bureau, is a statewide organization active in making changes through the legislature and the criminal justice system.

Doris Tate received numerous awards and commendations during her twenty three years of selfless service for the Victims Rights Movement. Among them, she was designated as one of the "1000 Points of Light" from President George Bush.

One woman's pain and passion has helped many, her spirit will live on through her good works.