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Criminal

Aug. 27, 2011

Victim Restitution: rights and responsibilities

California's restitution fund is under strain, leaving victims to recover on their own.By Julie Nauman of the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board


For many victims of violent crime in the Golden State, California's Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) is the last hope for those who have no other means to cover the enormous costs of crime-related expenses such as medical expenses, mental health and dental treatment, burial expenses, home or vehicle modifications, crime scene cleanup and more. Without this state program, many victims would be left to recover on their own. CalVCP has helped thousands of Californians...

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