Realizing the Promise of Crime Victim Compensation

Publication Date: June 28, 2023

Online Resource

Congress established Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) in 1984 as a federal and state program designed to reimburse victims for specific expenses as a result of their victimization. This resource highlights that there has been a growing recognition of the unique challenges faced by victims of community violence when accessing CVC. This attention has initiated efforts to reform and enhance the program. 

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Topic(s):

Collaboration and Partnerships Documentation and Report Writing Investigations Policy/Protocol Development Trauma

VAWA Crime(s):

Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Stalking Trafficking in Tribal Nations/Communities

Role(s):

Other Role

Jurisdiction(s):

Alaska College and University Campuses Rural Suburban Territories Tribal Nations/Tribes Urban