This House resolution supports designating April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week." It notes that crime and mass violence can have serious impacts on victims, survivors, and communities. The text cites that over 12,000 organizations assist survivors and over 32,000 laws, including 33 State constitutional amendments, define and protect victims' rights. The resolution lists commonly recognized victims' rights, such as fairness and respect, safety and privacy, timely notice of public proceedings, the ability to confer with government attorneys, being present and heard at key proceedings, freedom from unreasonable delay, and receiving information about services and case status. The 2026 theme is "CommUNITY," emphasizing connections among victims, survivors, and service providers. The resolution expresses support for victims' rights, recognizes assistance organizations, and encourages continued laws and programs that reflect survivors' voices.
If you are a crime victim, survivor, or someone who helps victims, this resolution is a formal statement from the House recognizing victims' experiences and the efforts of organizations that serve them. The resolution encourages Congress and the public to support victims' rights and services and to make those rights part of daily practice. The text does not itself change legal rights or create new programs.
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Supporters say the week recognizes the harm crime causes, validates victims and survivors, and honors thousands of organizations that assist them. They highlight the 2026 theme "CommUNITY" and say survivors' voices help improve laws, services, and programs. The resolution urges Congress to keep passing laws and supporting programs that reflect survivors' choices.
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