Yolo County District Attorney’s Victim Services Program is set to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) by hosting the 19th Annual Victim Recognition Ceremony, which will be held at ...
Navigating the court system can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for victims of crime. But a program through the Lucas County Prosecutor's Office makes the process a bit easier. The Victim ...
Every year in April, the United States commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual observance of the accomplishments made, and the work that remains, so victims can fully exercise ...
Victim services workers gathered Friday in Lancaster to urge support for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal to invest $9 million in Pennsylvania’s Victims Compensation Assistance Program. The 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 ...
COBB COUNTY, GA — Cobb County’s District Attorney Sonya Allen is launching a new program to help address trauma from crime victims and members of her own staff. More than 24 faith leaders in Cobb ...
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — After a crime is committed and a suspect is arrested, the court process starts. That process typically involves a victim or witness who has already experienced one of the worst days ...
HOUSTON — A groundbreaking program allows families of crime victims to record video testimonials that can be used in future parole hearings, even after they are no longer able to attend in person.
President Trump ran on a pro-law enforcement, “tough on crime” approach to criminal activity. A month ago, the White House claimed to offer “unending support to every victim of crime.” Well, ...
Congress created U visas to protect noncitizen crime victims whose lack of legal status might make them unwilling to report the crime and help authorities investigate it. That’s a worthy goal, and we ...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced changes Monday to the agency’s Crime Victim Compensation Division website that should help victims and advocates find ...
Dawn Maendele has worked for 23 years as the sole employee of the Topeka Police Department's Crime Victims' Assistance Unit. The unit, funded through the Victims of Crimes Act, faces potential cuts ...