COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME - THE NEW YORK EXPERIENCE

• NCJ Number: 15479
• Journal: State Government Volume: 47 Issue: 1 Dated: (WINTER 1974) Pages: 12-16
• Author(s): S L VANRENSSELAER
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 5 pages
• Corporate Author: Council of State Governments
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A GENERAL DISCUSSION OF THE RATIONALE FOR VICTIM COMPENSATION IS FOLLOWED BY AN OUTLINE OF THE CONDITIONS WHICH MUST BE MET BEFORE AN AWARD CAN BE MADE TO AN ELIGIBLE CLAIMANT UNDER THE NEW YORK STATUTUE.

Abstract

THE INVESTIGATION PROCESS AND THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM ARE ALSO BRIEFLY CONSIDERED. THE NEW YORK STATE PROGRAM REIMBURSES INNOCENT VICTIMS OF CRIME FOR THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES AND LOSS OF EARNINGS.