UpClose With Steve Derene

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.

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UpClose With Jason Pye

This month’s spotlighted member is Jason Pye, vice president of the Due Process Institute.

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