Crime Victims Have Rights…One Listener’s Story. An email from a listener prompted the main topic for this week’s show. It told how knowing your rights if you’re a crime victim saved one man more than $100,000 in medical bills. Since April 10-16 is Crime Victims’ Rights Week, I knew I had to have her on the show, so tonight I’m speaking with Forensic Nurse Bridget Maybury about how she helped her brother navigate the NYS Victim Compensation Program. And, listen good, because all 50 states have similar programs!
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State Victim Compensation Programs. Then, I talk with Tina Stanford, Director of the NYS Office of Victim Services, the state department that oversees crime victim services. We’ll be speaking about how the New York State victim compensation program operates, what your rights are if you’re a crime victim and what you’re entitled to receive compensation for. Use this information to get an idea of what your own state might offer.
Electronic Pickpocketing. Next I talk with Identity Theft Prevention Specialist Paige Pederson, from LifeLock, about the new wrinkle in ID fraud–electronic pickpocketing. Now, an electronically-savvy thief only has to pass next to you to steal your credit card numbers! We’re going to speak about that this is and how to protect yourself from it.
Pepper Spray: Making Men Cry for Years. And, last up, find out how pepper spray, an extremely effective personal safety product, really does help deter crime! I’m speaking with Aimee Johnson from SaberRed, one of the best brands out there. Special Note: Buy the Pink Pepper Spray and a portion of the purchase price is donated to breast cancer research.
Show Resources:
Bridget Maybury, RN, MSN: if you’d like to ask her any questions about navigating the Victim Compensation program or her experiences: BMaybury@aol.com
National Crime Victim’s Rights Week is 4/10-17: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw/
National Center for Victims of Crime: http://www.ncvc.org
Victim Rights: VictimLaw: www.victimlaw.info
Tina Stanford, Director, NYS Office of Victim Services:
NYS Office of Victim Services: http://www.ovs.ny.gov/home.aspxTo find Victim Compensation Programs by State: Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/
Paige Pederson, Identity Theft Prevention Specialist, LifeLock: www.lifelock.org
More info on Electronic Pickpocketing: RFID Credit Cards and Theft: Tech Clinic – Popular Mechanics
-A few sources for safety wallets (Crime Prevention 101 has no connection to any of these products):
Aluminum Wallet: www.magellans.com
Aluma Wallet: https://www.alumawallet.tv/?tid=4174&gclid=CIPKzJSh6KcCFYje4Aod9lz0yw
The DataSafe® RFID Blocking Wallets: leather wallet if you don’t want aluminum; about $80: http://www.kenakai.com/
Travelon company: range of leather safety products that also block RFID scanners including Travelon RFID Blocking Passport Case, Black, One Size: Amazon Price: $17.99
Travel Smart line by Conair: http://conair-store.com/category.asp?NAV=CONTRAVEL&HDR=TRAVEL&trk_src_ss=CONPAYPCWEBMACSS
Aimee Johnson, SabreRed Pepper Spray: www.sabrered.com
Tips For Using Defense Sprays: http://www.susanbartelstone.com/pdf/DefenseSprays_06-03-05.pdf
Pink Pepper Spray – support for breast cancer research: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw/
National Child Abuse Prevention Month Resources: http://www.preventchildabuse.org
