The National Center
works to advance laws and policies that create resources and secure rights
and protections for victims at the federal and state levels.
Our
2011-2012 policy
priorities include:
Resources for Victims of CrimeThe National
Center is working to protect federal funding for crime victims
in the FY 2012 budget processes. Read our appropriations
update.
The National Center opposes the
proposed earmarking of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund for
additional support for domestic violence and sexual assault
programs. Read our statement to learn
why.
Find out more about VOCA. See the 10 Things You Should Know About
VOCA.
Crime Victims' RightsThe National Center supports
meaningful rights for crime victims in the criminal, juvenile, civil, and
administrative justice systems.
RestitutionOne area of focus has been improving the
collection of crime victim restitution. We support federal legislation to
allow the collection of overdue victim restitution from an offender's
income tax refunds. Read the bill, Senator Wyden's statement, and Representative Paulsen's press release.
Federal Crime Victims' RightsThe National Center
also supports efforts to strengthen the rights of federal victims of
crime. Read our testimony.
Response to Violence against WomenThe National
Center is working with our partners to reauthorize the Violence Against
Women Act.
Find out how you can get involved.
We are also
working to reduce the backlog of untested DNA evidence in sexual assault
cases. Read our testimony.
Emerging Issues and Underserved Crime VictimsThe
National Center is committed to improving our nation's response to
underserved crime victims.
Read our report, Why It Matters: Rethinking
Victim Assistance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer
Victims.
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