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May 28, 2020 · Visit our Help for Victims microsite to learn more. Additionally, every U.S. state, the Federal Government, and many tribal jurisdictions have basic statutory rights and protections for victims of crime. The following resources provide information on rights and services for victims of crime.
Jul 22, 2016 · 18 U.S.C. § 3771. Crime victims' rights. (a) RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS.--A crime victim has the following rights: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused. (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused.
The core rights for victims of crime include: The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, sensitivity, and respect; The right to attend and be present at criminal justice proceedings;
Crime victims and witnesses might experience feelings of confusion, frustration, fear, and anger. If you are a victim or a witness, the Victim-Witness Program of the United States Attorney's office can help you understand the rights given to you by law.
Victims of federal crimes are entitled to certain rights and services according to federal law. Under the Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act (VRRA), 34 U.S.C. § 20141, victims are entitled:
Proponents of victims' rights respond by noting that victims' rights of privacy, protection and participation are civil rights that ensure that individual harm is among the harms recognized by the system, and that such rights afford a voice in the process, not a veto of enforcement discretion.
The Office for Civil Rights at the Office of Justice Programs investigates complaints from individuals or groups who believe that they have experienced discrimination from an agency that receives funding from the Justice Department, including the Office for Victims of Crime.
