Concept information
Preferred term
victim compensation for violent crimes
Definition
- Victim compensation is a direct reimbursement from the state to, or on behalf of, a crime victim for losses sustained at the hands of a criminal. The crime victim may be reimbursed for crime-related expenses, including medical costs, funeral and burial costs, mental health counseling, lost wages, or loss of support. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Victim Compensation for Violent Crimes]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/victim_compensation_for_violent_crimes
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