To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title: National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 19-25, 2026
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No. 2026/XXX proclaiming April 19th through April 25th, 2026 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in promotion of victims' rights and to recognize crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf, as recommended by the District Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
In April 1981, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first national "Crime Victims Week." National Crime Victims' Rights Week offers an opportunity to renew our commitment to crime victims by strengthening our partnerships and creating new ones, upholding the constitutional mandates of Marsy's Law and mobilizing organizations and their leaders to continue the commitment to crime victims and the safety of our community. This year's theme is "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect Victims, serve communities" which is a call to action to recognize and support victims of crime. Victims' Rights Week recognizes prosecutors, support staff, law enforcement, crime victims and community members who have overcome so much to make our community safer.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2026
WHEREAS, the term "victim" is more than just a label and has legal standing and protections that go along with it under Marsy's Law;
Whereas crime victims' rights acts passed here in California and at the federal level guarantee victims the right to meaningfully participate and use their voice in the criminal justice process;
Whereas crime affects individuals, families and communities in profound and varied ways, often leaving lasting physical, emotional and social challenges;
Whereas the right to provide an impact statement ensures that vic...
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