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MI SR0161

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates the week of April 10-16, 2016, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes Michigan's comprehensive crime victim protection laws implemented through the Crime Victim's Rights Act (1985) and a constitutional amendment (1988)
  • Acknowledges that over 1 million survivors of sexual assault exist in Michigan and that less than half of all crimes are reported
  • Adopts the national 2016 theme of "Serving Victims, Building Trust, Restoring Hope" and calls for early intervention and victim services to support recovery
  • Commits to holding a vigil at the State Capitol on April 13, 2016, and reaffirms the state's dedication to protecting crime victims' rights and addressing their needs

Legislative Description

A resolution to commemorate the week of April 10-16, 2016, as Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Crime Victims Rights Week

Last Action

Adopted

4/13/2016

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