Goals of the Focus Group Meeting

Prior to the April 1998 meeting, the meeting facilitator and OVC staff developed goals for the meeting, as listed below in no particular order:

  • Identify the critical issues involved in victimization by fraud and economic crime.

  • Identify and examine the unique problems and needs of fraud and economic crime victims.

  • Identify current procedures, programs, and program components dealing with the impact needs of fraud and economic crime victims. Identify these as "promising practices" for providing effective services to victims.

  • Identify research needed in the area of fraud and economic crime victimization.

  • Consider how the Federal Government can provide leadership and support for efforts to assist victims of fraud and economic crime.

  • Reach consensus on 10 priorities concerning victims of fraud and economic crime.

  • Formulate a plan of action for future activities by OVC concerning fraud and economic crime victimization.


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OVC Bulletin, May 2000, Victims of Fraud and Economic Crime