Victims of Crime Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Federal_Crime_Victims'_Rights
gptkb:Victims_Rights_Act_1996
gptkb:Crime_Victims_Fund
gptkbp:addresses needs of underserved populations
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Victims_of_Crime_Act_Amendments_of_2000
gptkbp:applies_to federal crime victims
local crime victims
state crime victims
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Office_for_Victims_of_Crime
gptkbp:approves multiple times since 1984
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1984
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:encourages collaboration between agencies for victim support
gptkbp:has_influence_on similar legislation in other countries
state legislation on victim rights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Victims of Crime Act
gptkbp:impact increased funding for victim services
gptkbp:includes Victim assistance programs
Victim compensation programs
provisions for restitution to victims
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for support for victims of domestic violence
mental health services for victims
legal assistance for victims
support for victims of sexual assault
gptkbp:is_aimed_at reducing the impact of crime on victims
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in academic research on crime and victimization
gptkbp:is_associated_with increased awareness of victim issues
increased funding for law enforcement training on victim issues
gptkbp:is_challenged_by in courts regarding its provisions
gptkbp:is_cited_in advocacy for victim rights legislation
discussions about victim rights
gptkbp:is_designed_to help victims recover from crime
gptkbp:is_discussed_in policy reform debates
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by for its effectiveness
gptkbp:is_linked_to the establishment of victim hotlines
the establishment of victim service networks
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with criminal justice reform proposals
legal cases involving victims' rights
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Crime_Control_Act_of_1984
the broader criminal justice system
the U. S. Department of Justice's efforts
the national crime victimization framework
gptkbp:is_recognized_by various state governments
a significant advancement in victim rights.
gptkbp:is_referenced_in victimology studies
gptkbp:is_supported_by various advocacy groups
federal funding initiatives
gptkbp:key victim rights advocacy
gptkbp:led_to creation of state victim compensation funds
improvements in victim notification systems
gptkbp:promotes victim rights
gptkbp:provides emergency financial assistance to victims
grants to states for victim services
gptkbp:purpose provide financial assistance to victims of crime
gptkbp:receives_funding_from training for law enforcement on victim issues
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance in the United States
gptkbp:related_model state victim assistance programs
gptkbp:requires states to establish victim compensation programs
gptkbp:resulted_in more resources for victim support services
gptkbp:subject public hearings and testimonies
gptkbp:supports victim advocacy organizations