Utah State Law Library

April 26 - May 2, 2009 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), 42 U.S Code §10601 et seq.

Utah has several services available for victims of crime:

• The Utah Office of Crime Victim Reparations provides qualified crime victims compensation for specific types of expenses. An informational flyer is available on their website.
• The Utah Office of Victim Services provides information, assistance and support to victims of crime whose victimizers are in the custody of the Utah Department of Corrections, and to employees who are victims of work place violence.
  • Victim Assistance Services
  • Crime Victims Bill of Rights
  • VINE - Victim Information and Notification Everyday
• Victim Services in Utah's Juvenile Courts

There are also several national organizations:

• National Center for Victims of Crime
• Office for Victims of Crime
• National Organization for Victim Assistance