In recognition of Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reaffirming her Department’s commitment to protecting





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April 11, 2025




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AG Nessel Highlights Department’s Commitment to Crime Victims During Crime Victims’ Rights Week

*LANSING* – In recognition of Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reaffirming her Department’s commitment to protecting, empowering and advocating for crime victims across Michigan. Since taking office in 2019, Attorney General Nessel has prioritized crime victim services, expanding efforts to ensure survivors receive the support and resources they need to navigate the criminal justice system.  

“Crime victims deserve to be heard and supported as they navigate the legal system,” Nessel said. “That's why my office has taken a victim-centered approach to everything we do, ensuring survivors have the resources, advocacy and respect they need at every stage of the process.” 

In 2023, Attorney General Nessel launched the Address Confidentiality Program [ [link removed] ] to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address will increase the risk of harm. Today, the program protects 333 individuals across 165 households, keeping their physical addresses confidential and safe from abusers.  

In 2024 alone, the Department of Attorney General’s Victim Advocate staff supported 378 victims involved in criminal prosecutions, not including additional survivors reached through the Department’s Catholic Church Clergy Abuse [ [link removed] ] investigation or the more than 100 Michigan crime victims who reached out for resources in their home counties. The Department’s Felony Child Support [ [link removed] ] Advocate was instrumental in supporting 1,500 cases, maintaining direct communication with victims in each case to ensure they understood their rights and the legal process. 

Attorney General Nessel’s commitment to a victim-centered approach also extends to statewide and national leadership. The Department’s Victim Advocate staff serve on numerous boards and committees, including: 


* Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust;
* the MI Response to Hate Committee;
* the National Association of Confidential Address Programs; and
* the Michigan State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision. 

To further empower victims, the Attorney General recently launched a Crime Victim Rights webpage [ [link removed] ] to educate crime victims about their rights and guide them through the legal process after a crime is reported. The webpage includes:   


* A list of victims’ rights;
* Statewide victim support services and resources within the Department of Attorney General;
* Information on crime victim compensation;
* Guidance on victim advocate services; and
* An overview of the legal process for felony and misdemeanor cases.  

In the latest episode of their "Pantsuits and Lawsuits "podcast, Attorney General Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss the alarming decline in federal funding for victim services. Since 2017, the Victims of Crime Act fund has dropped by 83%, leaving millions of vulnerable survivors without critical support.

The episode also dives into the trauma of post-conviction issues, such as unexpected paroles or pardons, and includes a discussion of the critical role that victim advocates play in helping survivors reprocess their pain with Kirstin Flores and Rebekah Snyder Cox, who lead victim services divisions in Arizona and Michigan, respectively.

The episode is available now [ [link removed] ] on major podcast platforms. 

 

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