Advocates push for crime victim rights in the U.S. House on the eve of Mo. Capitol crime victim ceremony
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Advocates push for crime victim rights in the U.S. House on the eve of Mo. Capitol crime victim ceremony

Date: April 25, 2013
By: Ke'yanna Johnson
State Capitol Bureau

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On the eve of a crimes victim memorial ceremony at the Missouri state Capitol, a federal measure has been introduced to allow victims to participate in public proceedings related to their offense.
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Wrap: The federal measure would give victims the right to speak and be present at court proceedings. Kristy Dryoff, Director of Communications for the National Organization for Victims Assistance says crime victims are deprived of their rights.

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Description: "23 separate rights that are asserted in the constitution for criminal defendants and there are none for crime victims."

This week is National Crime Victims Rights Week. This week is celebrated to honor crime victims and advocates.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ke'yanna Johnson.

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Just one day before the Missouri state Capitol will host a crime victims memorial ceremony, a federal measure is introduced to allow victims to participate in public proceedings related to their case.
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Wrap:The federal measure would give victims the right to speak and be present at court proceedings.

Barnhart Representative, Jeff Roorda is a former police chief and says the amendment should be in the constitution.

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Description: "We should be doing more to make sure those folks have their say and rights redress to the courts."

This week is National Crime victims Rights Week. This Week is celebrated to honor crime victims and advocates.

Reporting from the state capitol, I'm Ke'yanna Johnson.