A state senator and Idaho’s attorney general disagreed over what the law said.

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nov. 12—Families of Black homicide victims in the United States are more likely than any other group to seek financial assistance ...

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

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 ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — When a case moves through the criminal justice system, much of the focus can fall on a defendant’s ...

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 ...