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Once we have a complete application and have verified your losses, the Board will review your request. There are many factors that can delay processing your claim. Most decisions are made within 30-60 days.

The typology consists of six categories: (1) completely innocent victims; (2) victims with minor guilt; (3) voluntary victims; (4) victims more guilty than the offender; (5) victims who alone are guilty; and (6) the imaginary victims.

Second, they may convey negative information about the character of the defendant. This is problematic, because defendants cannot refute the content of a VIS. Indeed, they run the risk that legal decision makers attribute too much weight to how victims feel about the defendant.

Crime victims often suffer a broad range of psychological and social injuries that persist long after their physical wounds have healed. Intense feelings of anger, fear, isolation, low self-esteem, helpless- ness, and depression are common reactions.

A victim is a person who is harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime. There are various types of victimization, such as theft, sexual assault, domestic violence, and murder.

Under the VRRA, a crime victim is a person that has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of a crime.

If you are not sure if you have been a crime victim, call your local police and speak to an officer about the details of your situation. You can also contact a crime victim advocate near you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

The typology consists of six categories: (1) completely innocent victims; (2) victims with minor guilt; (3) voluntary victims; (4) victims more guilty than the offender; (5) victims who alone are guilty; and (6) the imaginary victims.