The federal response to crime victims, 1960-1992

The federal government has responded to the victims' movement by proposing and passing legislation to expand the rights and protection of victims of crime. This study describes the federal activity surrounding victims of crime and traces the history of federal legislation and spending from the...

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Main Author: Marion, N. E. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 1995
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 1995, Volume: 10, Issue: 4, Pages: 419-436
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Keywords:
Opferhilfe
Opferrechte
USA
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Summary:The federal government has responded to the victims' movement by proposing and passing legislation to expand the rights and protection of victims of crime. This study describes the federal activity surrounding victims of crime and traces the history of federal legislation and spending from the Kennedy administration to the Bush administration. It demonstrates that the federal government has become more active in the fight to provide victims with increasing rights, but has done so slowly. The symbolic nature of victims' compensation programs and victim impact statements is also discussed
ISSN:0886-2605