Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation
Families of Black homicide victims face high denial rates for victim compensation claims, according to a Rutgers Health study.
The study, published in Race and Justice, analyzed data from 18 U.S. states from 2015 to 2023, examining over 59,000 claims.
- Researchers found that Black families were more likely to file claims.
- However, they faced disproportionately high denial rates.
Victim compensation programs often perpetuate racial inequities in access to financial assistance.
Author's summary: Racial disparities persist in victim compensation for homicide survivors.
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