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VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT OF 1972 - SOCIETY'S MORAL OBLIGATION

NCJ Number
4236
Journal
Trial Volume: 8 Issue: 3 Dated: (MAY/JUNE 1972) Pages: 22-24
Author(s)
J L MCCLELLAN
Date Published
1972
Length
3 pages
Annotation
OUTLINES THE PROVISIONS OF THE PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL BILL.
Abstract
THE LEGISLATION WOULD COMPENSATE VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME FOR FINANCIAL LOSSES, ESTABLISH GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAMS AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, AND EXPAND CIVIL REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS OF ORGANIZED CRIME.