| Perm Pos. | FTE | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Actuals | ... | ... | $532,437 |
| 2002 Enacted | ... | ... | 550,000 |
| 2002 Counterterrorism Supplemental. | ... | ... | 68,100 |
| 2002 Availability | ... | ... | 618,100 |
| Decreases (see p. 128) | ... | ... | -68,100 |
| 2003 Base | ... | ... | 550,000 |
| Program Improvements | ... | ... | 75,000 |
| 2003 Request | ... | ... | 625,000 |
| 2002 Appropriation | 2003 Current Services | 2003 Request | Program Improvements | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison by activity and program | Perm Pos | FTE | Amount | Perm Pos | FTE | Amount | Perm Pos | FTE | Amount | Perm Pos | FTE | Amount | |
| Crime Victims Fund | ... | ... | $618,100 | ... | ... | $550,000 | ... | ... | $625,000
1/ | ... | ... | $75,000 | |
1/ This amount reflects the proposed 2003 obligation limitation for the Crime Victims Fund of $575 million, plus $50 million for the Emergency Reserve Fund.
Program Description
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.