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Victims of crime

A Conversation with Roberta Roper: The Evolution of Victims' Rights

September 2022
To commemorate the annual observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on September 25, Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose speaks to Roberta Roper about the murder of her beloved daughter, Stephanie. Hear Roberta’s inspiring story and how the crime victims’ field has changed in the past four decades and learn about the ongoing work that needs to be done to help all victims of crime find their justice. 

OVC FY 2022 Developing Greater Understanding of the Needs of and Resources for Victims of Criminal Justice System-Related Harm

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This program seeks to better understand the service needs of persons harmed by a justice system error or failure; develop best practices to identify these victims; determine whether services currently exist that can meet the needs of this population; and offer recommendations for appropriate service delivery, resources, partnerships, and tools.