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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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FY2005 Budget and Performance Summary



OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS - CRIME VICTIMS FUND
(Dollars in thousands)


    Pos.     FTE     Amount
         
2003 Obligations   $604,455
         
2004 Appropriation Enacted (without Rescission)   625,000
  2004 Rescission -- Government-wide Reduction (.059%)       -3,688
2004 Appropriation Enacted (with Rescission)       621,312
         
2005 Total Request       675,000
  Change 2005 from 2004.       53,688
         
Adjustments to Base:        
Increases.     53,688
         
  Net, Adjustments to Base   53,688
2005 Current Services   675,000
         
2005 Total Request   675,000
  Change 2005 from 2004   53,688
         

 

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS - CRIME VICTIMS FUND
(Dollars in thousands)


    2004 Appropriation Enacted 
(w/ Rescission)
2005 Current Services 2005 Request Program Improvements/Offsets
Comparison by activity and program   Perm
Pos.
FTE Amount Perm
Pos.
FTE Amount Perm
Pos.
FTE Amount Perm
Pos.
FTE Amount
                           
Crime Victims Fund   $621,312 $675,000 $675,000 1/
                           
                           
1/ This amount reflects the proposed 2005 obligation limitation for the Crime Victims Fund of $675 million, including $50 million for the emergency reserve.      
                           
The Crime Victims Fund is financed by collections of fines, penalty assessments, and bond forfeitures from defendants convicted of federal crimes.  These funds support victim assistance and compensation programs around the country and advocates, through policy development, for the fair treatment of crime victims.  The Office for Victims of Crime administers formula and discretionary grants for programs designed to benefit victims, provides training for diverse professionals who work with victims, develops projects to enhance victims' rights and services, and undertakes public education and awareness activities on behalf of crime victims.  Victim assistance funds help support more than 4,000 local victim service agencies, such as domestic violence shelters, children's advocacy centers, and rape treatment programs.  Compensation funds supplement state efforts to provide reimbursement to victims for out-of-pocket expenses resulting from crime, including medical and mental health counseling costs, lost wages, and funeral expenses.
                           
                           

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