State governments distribute hundreds of millions annually via Crime Victim Compensation funds to support victims navigating the aftermath of violent crime. Yet, victims of traffic violence are often excluded from such aid due to a lack of awareness. Established by the Victims of Crime Act in 1984, these funds, gathered through criminal fines, also support a broad range of individuals affected by crime, including witnesses and distant relatives. Funded services cover various needs from medical expenses to mental health support that victims require during devastating times.
Since the passage of the Victims of Crime Act in 1984, every state government has operated a Crime Victim Compensation fund that collects fines and redistributes them.
The definition of 'victim' is often intentionally broad, including not only the person directly harmed but also their immediate and distant dependents.
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