CRIME SURVIVORS

May 06 2026POLITICS

Victims of crime push for better support in California

Over 200 people who survived violent crimes or lost loved ones are heading to California’s state capitol this week. They’ve traveled from cities like San Diego and Los Angeles to demand faster, fairer financial help. Right now, the system makes it tough to get support even when someone clearly needs

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Dec 06 2024CRIME

Victims' Voices: Reshaping NYC's Justice System

Imagine New York City without Rikers Island. That's the plan, and it's time to listen to who matters most: crime victims. A new report shows that most survivors want support, not just punishment. They want people struggling with mental health and addiction to get help in secure facilities, not jails

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

Breaking the Silence: A Journey of Hope and Healing

As the bright red charter bus departed from Arlington, a group of about 40 people, bound together by the shared experience of losing loved ones to violent crime, embarked on a journey to Washington D.C. Their destination was the first-ever Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington, a historic event

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