OK HR1009

Proclaims April 2-8, 2017, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Oklahoma with the theme "Strength, Resilience, Justice"

Recognizes that Oklahoma experienced 16,506 violent crimes in 2015, including 234 murders, 1,849 rapes, 3,005 robberies, and 11,418 aggravated assaults

Affirms that crime victims deserve equal rights throughout the criminal justice process, including fair treatment, protection from defendants, reasonable opportunities to be heard at proceedings, and a voice in case proceedings

Directs the Oklahoma House of Representatives to join with statewide advocacy organizations in recognizing and supporting victims' rights year-round

Requires distribution of the resolution to the Victim Services Unit of the Office of the Attorney General