There is a Maryland Victims of Crime Fund whose resources are generated by fines from convicted offenders in district and circuit courts. Unfortunately, the fund is often confused with restitution or the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, and fines are not collected. Outreach with Offenders Victims of crime have participated in pilot programs in Hagerstown and the Charles Hickey School. Among the purposes of these programs is to create awareness of crime's consequences to victims and to alter the criminal behavior of offenders, especially young male offenders. Maryland laws includes white collar crimes, and when there is a problem with large numbers, a spokesperson may speak for a group.
Some courts allow for a proxy to speak for a victim.
Maryland law allows, but does not require restitution to be ordered.