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Douglas County proclaims April 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Summary
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners read and adopted a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and acknowledged local victim-advocacy partners and court efforts to center victims' voices.
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners read and adopted a proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Douglas County.
A representative from the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office thanked the commission for acknowledging the week and praised partnerships with local victim-advocacy organizations and the court system. The speaker noted the office has expanded victim-rights staffing and named the center and staff who support victims.
The proclamation—read at the start of the April 22 meeting—urged residents to recognize the importance of victims' rights and the community’s role in supporting survivors. No formal action beyond adoption of the proclamation was required.
