Critical Choices:
The Federal Victim Compensation Fund and Civil Lawsuits

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In 2001 - 2003, the National Center for Victims of Crime held 27 Critical Choices forums for more than 1,500 victims of September 11th.

View the Webcast and learn more about Critical Choices Forums


Downloadable Information from Critical Choices Forum:

• Remarks by Susan Herman , Director, National Center for Victims of Crime (New York City, April 7, 2002)
• Forum Presentation - Powerpoint presentation. (March 10, 2003 forum)
• Compensation Form for Deceased Victims (from the Department of Justice) - PDF format*
• Explanation of Process for Computing Presumed Economic Loss (from the Department of Justice) - PDF format
• Civil Justice for Victims of Crime (PDF Format)
• Answers to questions from the forum
• Photographs from the forum (New York City, April 7, 2002)
• Legal Resources List - PDF format*.
• Choosing a Lawyer - PDF format*.
• Additional Resources - PDF format*
• Coping with Holidays and Other Annual Events - PDF format*
• Interviews with the Media - Tip Sheet for Crime Victims - PDF format*
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - PDF format*
• National Center for Victims of Crime Fact Sheet - PDF format*

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