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Victim's Rights in America: Crime Victims' Rights Act (CRVA)

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What is your personal stance on the current state of victims' rights in America and do you believe that the 2004 Crime Victims' Rights Act (CRVA) has been successful?

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Yes, I feel the CRVA has been successful. Prior to this law, the victim's were portrayed as though he/she instigated the crime, when in ...

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