NCJ Number
4234
Journal
Trial Volume: 8 Issue: 3 Dated: (MAY/JUNE 1972) Pages: 28-30
Date Published
1972
Length
3 pages
Annotation
A PROPOSAL FOR A LEGAL ACTION, BY WHICH VICTIMS COULD SUE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR COMPENSATION OF THEIR LOSSES FROM CRIME.
Abstract
THE ACTION WOULD BE IN EITHER TORT OR CONTRACT, BASED ON THE GROUND THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED TO ADEQUATELY POLICE THE SOCIETY. OTHER TYPES OF COMPENSATION PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS ARE ALSO MENTIONED.