This month’s spotlighted member is Steve Derene, former executive director and co-founder of the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators. In his interview, Derene reflects on the evolution of the victim services field and emphasizes state legislatures’ role in protecting public safety and ensuring victims are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Perception and Reality: Understanding Crime Concerns in the United States
Using data from the Gallup Social Survey, this report examines how factors beyond crime itself, such as neighborhood characteristics, feelings of financial optimism, and political ideology, may influence perceptions and fear of crime.
