VICTIMS' RIGHTS HISTORY
 

2001    The National Crime Victimization Survey Results for 2000 are released, showing that victimization rates continue to drop, reaching a new low of 25.9 million victims.

Congress responds to the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001 by enacting related legislation, including: 1) providing funding for victim assistance, 2) tax relief for victims, 3) and establishing an new federal compensation program specifically for victims of September 11.

Changes were made to the Victim of Crime Act (VOCA), including increasing the percentage of state compensation payments reimbursable by the federal government and allowing the Office for Victims of Crime to fund compliance and evaluation projects.