Bill Text: DE SCR25 | 2021-2022 | 151st General Assembly | Draft

Delaware Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 (Prior Session Legislation)

Draft

Bill Title: Recognizing April 18-24, 2021, As "crime Victims' Rights Week" In The State Of Delaware.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-2)

Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2021-04-29 - Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES [SCR25 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2021-SCR25-Draft.html

SPONSOR:	Sen. Hansen & Rep. K. Williams
Sens. Townsend, Lockman, Sokola, Mantzavinos, Walsh, Hocker, Pinkney, Ennis, Richardson; Reps. Bush, Baumbach, Mitchell, K. Johnson, Kowalko, Griffith, Minor-Brown

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25

RECOGNIZING APRIL 18-24, 2021, AS "CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, crime can leave a lasting impact on any person, regardless of age, national origin, race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, or economic status; and

WHEREAS, with the unwavering support of their communities and victim service providers behind them, victims and survivors of crime will be empowered to face their grief, loss, fear, anger, and hope without fear of judgment, and will feel understood, heard, and respected; and

WHEREAS, serving victims and survivors rebuilds their trust, which in turn restores their hope and supports thriving communities; and

WHEREAS, incorporating communities’ existing experts and trusted sources of support into efforts to fully serve victims and survivors will develop a criminal justice system response that is truly accessible and appropriate for all victims; and

WHEREAS, engaging a broader array of healthcare providers, community leaders, faith organizations, educators, and businesses can provide new links between victims and survivors and services that improve their safety, healing, and access to justice; and

WHEREAS, honoring the rights of victims and survivors of crime, including the rights to be heard and treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, and working to meet their needs rebuilds their trust in the criminal justice and social service systems; and

WHEREAS, Delaware’s annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week, held in coordination with the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week each April, provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that all victims and survivors of crime, especially those who are challenging to reach or serve, are offered culturally- and linguistically-accessible and appropriate services in the aftermath of crime; and

WHEREAS, this commemorative week celebrates the energy, perseverance, and commitment that launched the victims’ rights movement 4 decades ago, inspired its progress, and continues to advance the cause of justice for crime victims; and

WHEREAS, Delaware’s Victims’ Bill of Rights is codified in Chapter 94 of Title 11; and

WHEREAS, the General Assembly is dedicated to strengthening victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime, building resilience in Delaware’s communities and victim responders, and working toward a better future for all victims and survivors.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 151st General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 18-24, 2021, is recognized as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 18-24, 2021, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in the State of Delaware. Please visit the following websites for more information on Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the resources available to victims and survivors of crime.

Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, at https://dcadv.org

Delaware Victims’ Rights Task Force, at https://delawarevictimservices.org

Author: Senator Hansen