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This concurrent resolution recognizes April 6-12, 2025, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in Delaware, affirming the state's commitment to supporting victims of crime. The resolution highlights the profound and lasting impact of crime on individuals across all demographic groups and emphasizes that victims have legal protections and rights within the criminal justice system. It underscores the importance of community support, victim service providers, and a comprehensive approach to helping victims heal and rebuild trust in social and legal systems. The resolution calls for engaging diverse community stakeholders, including healthcare providers, faith organizations, and educators, to create more accessible and culturally responsive support services. By recognizing this week, Delaware aims to honor the victims' rights movement, celebrate its progress over four decades, and reaffirm the state's dedication to ensuring justice, equity, and support for all crime survivors, with a particular focus on reaching and serving historically marginalized communities.

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