Nov. 12—Families of Black homicide victims in the United States are more likely than any other group to seek financial assistance through state victim compensation programs — and they are the most ...

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Survivors of violent crimes and grieving families gathered Wednesday at the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol, demanding the state strengthen its Victim Compensation program and fund a trauma ...

Nov. 8—Legislation to reform Ohio's victim compensation program has passed the Ohio House of Representatives with amendments added at the request of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The reforms in ...

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 ...