Which of the following is NOT true regarding crime victims' rights in the United States today?

A. The federal government has passed legislation providing basic rights and services to federal crime victims.
B. Thirty-two state victims' rights constitutional amendments have been passed.
C. States have enacted more than 30,000 crime victim-related statutes.
D. Only four states have laws that protect the basic rights of crime victims in the criminal justice system.


Answer: D

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