The Delaware County District Attorney’s and Delaware County Sheriff’s Office asks citizens to recognize the week of April 8th – 14th as Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The departments say every effort must be made to ensure that victims are provided protection, and treated with fairness, dignity and respect as they interact with the criminal justice system. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is the appropriate time to ensure that all victims are afforded their legal rights and provided with assistance as they face the financial, physical and psychological impact of crime.

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