Supporting the designation of the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as "National Crime Victims Rights Week".

Crime and Law Enforcement
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Introduced on April 23, 2024 by Jim Costa

Cosponsors

Legislation Details

  • Supports the designation of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as “National Crime Victims Rights Week.”
  • Acknowledges the significant impact of crime on victims, survivors, and communities across the United States.
  • Notes that less than half of all violent crimes are reported to police.
  • Emphasizes the need for support and access to services for crime victims and survivors to help them cope with the effects of crime.
  • References the passage of significant legislation supporting crime victims and survivors, including the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and several others.
  • States that crime can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, national origin, religion, or gender.
  • Highlights the importance of a just society in acknowledging the impact of crime by protecting the rights of crime victims and survivors.
  • Commends the work of crime victims advocates in ensuring dignity, fairness, and respect for all crime victims and survivors.
  • Supports the theme for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024, “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.”
  • Recognizes the need for crime victims and survivors to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
  • Applauds the work of victim assistance organizations and agencies at various levels.
  • Commits to funding programs authorized by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, among others.
  • Encourages public awareness, education, and outreach activities in observance of the 43rd anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Last updated 8/8/2024