Victims of Crime Compensation and Assistance: Background and Funding
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This report discusses the Crime Victims Fund (CVF or "Fund"), which was established in the U.S. Treasury in 19841 by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)2 to provide a dedicated source of funds for state victim compensation and assistance programs.
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This report discusses the Crime Victims Fund (CVF or "Fund"), which was established in the U.S. Treasury in 19841 by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)2 to provide a dedicated source of funds for state victim compensation and assistance programs.
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Wolfe, M. Ann.Victims of Crime Compensation and Assistance: Background and Funding,
report,
December 27, 2004;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700765/:
accessed June 29, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.