The House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio has adopted a resolution recognizing April 19-25, 2026, as National Crime Victims Rights Week in the state. This week serves to highlight the importance of ensuring safety for all individuals in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities, as millions of Americans fall victim to various crimes each year. The resolution emphasizes the significant and lasting impacts of crime on victims, their families, and society, and acknowledges the need for enforceable rights and resources for those affected.

The resolution also pays tribute to the history of National Crime Victims Rights Week, which was first proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and has since gained bipartisan support. It calls on Ohioans to recommit to preventing crime, supporting victims in their healing processes, and holding offenders accountable. The House urges all citizens to educate themselves about the rights of crime victims and to ensure that those impacted by crime are treated with dignity and respect, have access to necessary support services, and can seek enforcement of their rights.