While federal efforts to strengthen victim compensation are underway, states play a critical role in determining whether ...

I was so startled,” the Democratic lawmaker said of the guidance produced by Raúl Labrador’s office regarding immigrant crime ...

AG Kwame Raoul marks Crime Victims’ Rights Week, emphasizing Illinois victim services, Marsy's Law, and violence prevention ...

When a case moves through the criminal justice system, much of the focus can fall on a defendant’s rights, but victims also ...

Paula Humphrey displays some of the denial letters she received from the Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program after she was brutally assaulted in her Dayton home. Humphrey says she faced ...

Victims of violent crimes may be able to get financial help through a Tennessee program being highlighted during National ...

Police tape off a street in Grand Blanc, Mich., after a shooting and fire at a church. Victims of crime often face a maze of legal and administrative barriers, making it hard to secure compensation or ...

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Families of Black homicide victims are more likely to file victim compensation claims but face disproportionately high denial rates, according to a Rutgers Health study. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

There are more than 1,000 people across North Carolina accused of various domestic violence charges who have to wear ...