A police car behind crime scene tape. While federal and state aid is available for crime victims, many say that they struggle to access it. (Getty Images) Aieda Harris knows the pain of gun violence.

Thousands of Americans each year turn to state-run programs that provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime. The money is used to help with funeral expenses, physical and emotional ...

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 ...

Analysis: Direct money payments in the form of compensation are an important element of the Irish State's package of supports for victims Victims of crime who have received injuries in Ireland are ...

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Victim Services program helps victims of violent crimes. Here's how they do it: ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Three people were injured after police said a woman drove around barriers and through Harrisburg’s Kipona festival, but many more people witnessed it. Now, victims and ...

Compensation Claims More Frequently Rejected For Families Of Black Murder Victims By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Grieving families of Black murder ...

Edison said its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program would be used to quickly pay Eaton fire victims, including those who were insured, while avoiding lengthy litigation. PG&E has created similar ...

Southern California Edison's plans to compensate Eaton fire victims for damage were met with skepticism Thursday from lawyers representing Altadena residents, but drew tentative support from others ...