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R42672Crime Policy
The Crime Victims Fund: Federal Support for Victims of Crime
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
August 22, 2012
Summary
Report that provides background and funding information for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) programs and the Crime Victims Fund (CVF). It describes the process through which CVF funds are allocated and explains how the CVF impacts the annual budget for Department of Justice (DOJ).
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