DEPARTMENT: Attorney
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Proclamation Of National Crime Victims' Rights Week In Dakota County April 21-27, 2024
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim the week of April 21-27, 2024, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
Every person deserves to feel safe in their home, school, workplace and community. Yet each year, millions of Americans fall victim to acts of violence, theft, fraud and other crimes. Often, the pain and trauma can have life-long impacts.
The 2024 National Crime Victims' Rights Week is observed April 21-27 and this year's theme is How would you help? Options, services and hope for crime survivors. This theme encourages all of us - friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals to consider how we can better assist crime victims.
It's also a week to celebrate progress, raise awareness of victims' rights and services, and stand with those whose lives have been forever altered. It is also a time to honor those who have dedicated their careers to assist crime victims.
This week and every week, the Dakota County Attorney's Office victim witness unit and prosecutors provide crime victims and survivors with the resources they need to heal, pursue justice and emerge even stronger. These dedicated public servants provide victim support in several different ways, including, but not limited to:
* Inform victims of their granted rights - the right to: (1) be notified of certain court and correctional events, (2) participate in prosecution, (3) protection from harm (4) provide a victim impact statement; and (5) seek restitution and/or apply for financial assistance.
* Provide case updates, explain court procedures, accompany victims and their family members during court hearings.
* Offer emotional support to victims of crime as well as family members.
* Help locate needed resources, assist ...
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