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Crime Survivors Speak: A National Survey of Victims' Views on Safety and Justice (2016)

Alliance for Safety and Justice

Advancing safety and justice for crime victims involves holding individuals who commit crimes accountable, as well as stopping cycles of crime and repeat victimization. Victims also need pathways to recovery, including support to overcome the physical, emotional and financial consequences of crime. This survey sampled 3,165 people across the country, and, from that pool, identified and interviewed over 800 victims. Unless otherwise cited, the data contained in this report reflect findings from the survey and the responses of this broad cross section of crime survivors from around the country.