Crime Victim Compensation Manager's Guidebook

• NCJ Number: 251506
• Date Published: 2017
• Length: 100 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
• Corporate Author: National Assoc of VOCA Assistance Admin
• Publication Series: OVC Training Guidebooks
• Publication Format: CD-ROM; Document; Informational Packet
• Publication Type: Reference Material; Handbook; Guideline
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This Guidebook for Crime Victim Compensation Program Managers is intended to provide comprehensive information and guidance to help compensation programs receiving VOCA grants carry out their responsibilities not only in administering VOCA, but also in operating their programs.

Abstract

This Guidebook for Crime Victim Compensation Program Managers is intended to provide comprehensive information and guidance to help compensation programs receiving VOCA grants carry out their responsibilities not only in administering VOCA, but also in operating their programs. Newer program managers may find this Guidebook useful, but it is designed as a resource for veteran managers as well, who can find a wealth of tools, ideas, and reference materials on a wide variety of related topics and issues. The Guidebook is divided into five chapters, each focused on a separate aspect of compensation program management. Chapter 1, "Introduction," describes how victim compensation programs operate, and highlights the purpose and history of VOCA. Chapter 2, "Managing VOCA Compensation Grants," addresses VOCA victim compensation and assistance allocations; the state VOCA grant application process; and reports required by OVC for compliance. Chapter 3, "Complying with VOCA Programmatic Requirements," includes information about requirements related to compliance with VOCA grant conditions. Chapter 4, "Managing a Crime Victim Compensation Program," highlights the functional responsibilities of compensation programs, focusing on outreach, claims processing, decision making, and funding . And, Chapter 5, "Victim Advocacy," offers a summary of the history of the crime victims movement since its inception; an overview of the dynamics of victimization; a description of the criminal and juvenile justice systems and international issues specific to crime victims; and resources to enhance training, technical assistance, the quality of direct victim services, and public awareness about victims' rights and services.