A form of restorative justice that allows individuals who are incarcerated to write letters of apology to the victim of their crime. Letters accepted into the Letter Bank remain there until the victim [..]

The legal basis for a civil lawsuit.

Lawsuits filed by victims to get reimbursed for injuries sustained and damages incurred as a result of a crime.

A general term meaning the extent to which defendants have the financial means to pay judgments from assets on hand, assets reasonably to be expected in the future, or financial assistance from source [..]

Damages paid to compensate victims. Such losses include out-of-pocket expenses; loss of income; expenses such as medical bills, therapy, and funeral costs; loss of present and future earning capacity; [..]

The formal written pleading filed in a civil court alleging that the defendant(s) injured the plaintiff(s), and that the defendant(s) should be liable for damages caused.

A government program available in every state to reimburse victims of violent crimes such as assault, homicide, rape, and in some states, burglary, as well as their families, for many of their out-of- [..]

Cases in which the state prosecutes perpetrators of criminal acts, committed in violation of state laws.

Support, assistance, and advocacy provided to victims at any stage of the criminal justice process, including post-sentencing services and support.

Operation of a 24-hour telephone or web-based service, which provides crisis intervention, support, counseling, guidance, and/or information and referral.