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Question
A survey of sixty-two victim service programs in North Carolina found thata. overall, victims were satisfied with the CJS system
b. the programs were equally helpful to victims and witnesses
c. virtually all victims were made aware of their right to make a victim-impact statement
d. none of the above
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