Victims Of Crimes And Leniency VOCAL Flashcards
The first two chapters were in
Montgomery and Jefferson county by 1983
What is the purpose of VOCAL
To see that victims have equal rights
Three major areas of activities
Victims assistance
Advocacy and education
Public awareness
When did the state of Alabama enact the crime victims bill of rights
January 1 1996 ( title 15 chapter 23 code of Alabama )
The national organization for victims assistance has published guidelines for rights of victims and witnesses recommending certain rights for which victims of violent crimes should be entitled. These rights include
B. The right to be treated with dignity and compassion,
The right to recover financial losses
Right to be informed at all levels of the criminal justice process
Vocal was chartered
November 15 1982
