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New Victim Compensation and Aid Efforts Grow
An analysis of state and federal moves to assist crime victims outlines state programs paying for medical bills and lost income, plus federal efforts to reimburse states and subsidize crime insurance. It notes advocacy through the Vera Institute and National District Attorney associations, plus services like transportation to court, emergency funds, hotlines, and restitution programs. Experts say victims face a second injury from the system even as help expands.
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New York
New York State
Senate
House
Ford
Congress
U.S
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Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Vera