STATE VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAMS IN ACTION

• NCJ Number: 42987
• Journal: Victimology Volume: 2 Issue: 1 Dated: (SPRING 1977) Pages: 106-109
• Author(s): W G DOERNER
• Date Published: 1977
• Length: 4 pages
• Corporate Author: Visage Press, Inc
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THE VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAMS IN CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, AND NEW YORK ARE ANALYZED IN THIS PAPER.

Abstract

DATA FROM ANNUAL STATE VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARDS ARE USED TO EXAMINE THE VOLUME OF CLAIMS, BOARD DECISIONS, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PROGRAM. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED IN THESE AREAS TO OVERCOME DEFICIENCIES IN THE PROGRAMS AS PERCEIVED BY THE AUTHOR. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...EB