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Statutory Compilation: Presence of Victim Advocate in Sexual Assault Exam

This compilation provides an overview of U. S. State victim rights laws as related to the presence of victim advocates during forensic examinations.  Laws fall into one of two categories (1) laws that specifically relate to victims of sexual assault and (2) laws that provide the right to advocate presence for all victims.
 

Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000

This law was enacted in October 2000. It provides protection and assistance for victims of trafficking and includes the authorization of educations and public awareness campaigns as part if its prevention measures.
Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000