New Directions from the Field:
Victims' Right and Services for the 21st Century

Special appreciation is extended to Carolyn Hightower, Deputy Director, U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, for her vision and support during all phases of the development of the Strategies for Implementation—Tools for Action Guide. Sincere gratitude is also extended to Laura Federline, Program Specialist, Office of the Director, Office for Victims of Crime, for inspiring commitment and creativity of project staff in her role as Project Monitor.

The following individuals are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the completion of the Guide:

Implementation Guide Project Director and Co-Author
Christine N. Edmunds, Victim Services and Criminal Justice Consultant, Washington, DC

Implementation Guide Co-Author
Ellen K. Alexander, Victim Services Consultant, Oakton, VA

Implementation Guide Contributors/Editors
David Beatty, National Public Policy Advocate, Ashburn, VA
Anne K. Seymour, Public Safety Consultant, Washington, DC

U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime
Pam Leupen, Publication Program Manager
Theodosia Craig, Writer/Editor, Publication Unit
Debra Christenberry, Writer/Editor, Publication Unit

Graphic Design
Randy and Rose Fletcher, Exarte Design, Inc., Arlington, VA

Index
EEI Communications, Alexandria, VA

New Directions Videotape
Robin Smith, President, Video/Action Fund, Washington, DC
Wendy Kelly, WLK Graphics, Springfield, VA