It is primarily within the last decade that civil litigation has emerged as a meaningful option for crime victims and as a specialized area of attorney expertise. High-profile cases in recent years have highlighted the financial compensation and other benefits that are available to crime victims who pursue civil litigation.

As a non-profit organization partially supported by the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, our website at http://www.aardvarc.org/ provides information for victims considering their options. Our section at http://www.aardvarc.org/victim/civilsuit.shtml specifically addresses the pursuit of civil litigation against perpetrators and potential third party plantiffs.