Victims rights

Measure Would Empower Victims To Pursue Assets of Countries Like Iran That Sponsor Terror

August 2, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) today led a strong bipartisan coalition of Senators introducing legislation to give victims of state-sponsored terrorism their day in court.

“Far too many Americans have suffered at the hands of terrorism. My bill would allow victims of state-sponsored terror to have their day in court. It would let victims sue countries and hold those countries accountable,” said Sen. Lautenberg.    » read more »

Residents who lost jobs as a result of flooding to receive help sooner

July 16, 2007 -- Workers and businesses impacted by flooding in Southeast Kansas will receive additional help from the state, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced today.

Sebelius signed an executive order allowing workers unemployed as a result of the flooding to receive unemployment benefits immediately, as well as making it so business’ unemployment insurance accounts are not charged for disaster-related benefits.    » read more »

More than $1 million will be used for crime victims’ assistance in Cook County

July 17, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced nearly $12.5 million in federal funding for programs to help fight the manufacture and distribution of illegal drugs, prosecute drug offenders, provide victims assistance, and support other state, county and local programs to enhance public safety throughout Illinois.    » read more »

June 25, 2007 -- Trenton, NJ - New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and First Assistant Attorney General Anne Milgram announced today that the Attorney General’s Office - Division of Criminal Justice has awarded more than $980,000 in Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) money to strengthen victim service programs in New Jersey.    » read more »

New law offers increased support to victims of violent crimes

June 13, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today praised the Governor for signing legislation that takes important steps to provide resources to Floridians who fall victim to crime while traveling abroad. Attorney General McCollum worked with bill sponsors to add language to the legislation which would allow for Floridians who are victimized by a violent crime while out of the United States to be eligible for compensation under the Attorney General's Crime Victims Compensation Fund.    » read more »

June 13, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE – Florida Governor Charlie Crist today signed into law HB 989 – Relating to Crime Victims. The bill establishes guidelines for fair treatment of victims and expands compensation eligibility for victims’ families. Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Attorney General Bill McCollum and bill sponsors Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) and Representative William Snyder (R-Stuart) joined Governor Crist for the signing.    » read more »

June 5, 2007 -- CHARLESTON – West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin today announced he has awarded more than $2.8 million in Victims of Crime Act Assistance (VOCA) grants to 63 public and private non-profit agencies throughout West Virginia.

Manchin said the awards will provide direct services, such as counseling, personal advocacy, court advocacy, client transportation and support services to victims of crimes, including domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and elderly abuse. The funds also assist victims as they move through the criminal justice system.    » read more »

April 30, 2007 -- Trenton - New Jersey Attorney General Stuart Rabner announced today that the Division of Criminal Justice - Office of Victim Witness Advocacy is expanding its Victim Information and Notification (VINE) Program. VINE, a national and statewide computer-based communication program, allows victims to register with state and county law enforcement agencies to receive notification information on an offender’s custody status.    » read more »

Legislation provides Floridians with increased sense of security while traveling abroad

May 1, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today praised the passage of legislation, filed on behalf of the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, that takes important steps to provide essential resources to Floridians who fall victim to crime while traveling abroad. The bill, which was strongly supported by the Attorney General, unanimously passed both chambers and will now be sent to the Governor for his consideration.    » read more »

April 25, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today joined Governor Charlie Crist in honoring a retired Santa Rosa County sheriff’s deputy and a Brevard County victim advocate for their extraordinary efforts on behalf of Florida victims of crime. The two award recipients were honored during a ceremony hosted by Attorney General McCollum to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.    » read more »

04/23/2007 -- PROCLAMATION

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In concert with the 2007 national theme of “Victims’ Rights: Every Victim. Every Time,” California is proud to participate in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.    » read more »