Crime survivors, families rally at Mississippi State Capitol demanding victim compensation reform

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 ...

Crime survivors, grieving families seek reform to victim compensation in MS

Crime survivors rallied March 11 at the Mississippi State Capitol, calling for investments in crime prevention, violence ...
AOL

Black homicide victims’ families most likely to be denied compensation

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 ...
WCPO Cincinnati

Victims compensation: Advocates encourage victims of violent crimes to apply for state financial aid

CINCINNATI — Advocates and victims of violent crimes filled the hall inside the Holloman Center for Social Justice. National and local nonprofits brought the community together Tuesday to learn about ...
First Coast News

Shooting survivor brings national tour to Jacksonville, educating victims about compensation program

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A national crime victims advocacy group is traveling to cities across the nation to make sure crime victims get the support they need and let them know money could be available to ...

Victim Assistance program seeks $440K grant

The county victim assistance program hopes to continue to cover a third of its budget with a two-year federal grant. The Victim Assistance division in the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office ...