WTC Records Folder 0128 Disaster Information General label, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document purog 845 Central Avenue Albany, New York 12206-1588 IOL Crime Victims can get help. Crime Victims Board aNewaYork Statee Here's how I iould like to take this opportunity to express this State's renewed commitment to meet tbe public safety needs of its citizens, and provide special assistance ro victims of crime. For too long the perpetrators of violent acis have been giren more protection and services than those who have had to bear the psychological and physical scars of their perpetrators abhorient behavior. For too long panishment has not fit the crime. We are moviog as fast as possiblé to ensure thar violent criminals serve their full sentence and ace not paroled of released until they have fully paid their debt to society. ; An eohanced victims bill of rights is one of the tenets of this administration and a central : componeat in my plan to refocus lbe criminal justice system on the needs of victims instead of criminals. The Crimé Victims Board, iis programs and benelits, is crucial io providing recognition and ser- vices to crime, victims and their families. Il you bave been a victim of a crime, l urge you to read this brochure and reach out to the Crime Victims Board for assistance. ?.* +f "*t5:=" Mp E Pach Since 1,9% te York Sate Crime Viclims Board, the frst crime victim program lcgislated in the United Stafes; has eeri recognized es a leader in assisting innocent victims of crime. The mission of the Board is threefold; to provide compen Board adyocates rights and begefis that couringe to balance the scales of justice and io eisure that victims mainiain cquity in the criminal juśtice systemtq %E?*, • This brochine deschibes tbe nigtio and beceho dar inioceni vicrims of crimce ae centived io aid mectac po aplieaion * form for compensation beaefts :m2 0Papar Crime Victims Board Joan A. Cusack .. Loiraine Felegy... Christina Hemandez. Charles F. Marotta ... Jacqueline C. Mattina ... Chairwoman Commissioner • Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Main Office New York City Office 845 Central Avenue 270 Broadway, Rm. 200 Albany, NY 12206 (518) 457-8727 New York, NY 10007 (212) 417-5160 Buffalo Ofice 65 Cous St. Re 208 Vieog ar may call: 1-800-247-8035 TTY: 1-888-289-9747 Website: www.cvb.state.ny.us 10/98 An AAVEOE Employer NYC-WTC_000137344