DEPARTMENT: Attorney
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Proclamation Of National Crime Victims' Rights Week In Dakota County For April 19-25, 2026
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim the week of April 19-25, 2026, 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 2026 National Crime Victims' Rights Week is observed April 19-25 and this year's theme is Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities. This theme encourages all of us - friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health care 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 prosecutors and victim witness team in the Dakota County Attorney's Office 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, and accompany victims and their family members to court hearings.
* Offer emotional support to victims of crime and their family members.
* Help locate resources like ho...
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