Gun violence leaves lasting scars — physically, emotionally and financially. While the immediate trauma of being shot or losing a loved one is devastating, the financial burden that follows can be ...

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.

(The Center Square) - Last week, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined advocates and mothers impacted by violent crime to support a proposed $9 million to the state’s Victims Compensation Assistance Program.

(The Center Square) - Victims’ services providers daily see the toll that violent crime takes on the survivors who walk through their doors. In Lancaster, they joined the Pennsylvania Commission on ...

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed a $9 million investment in the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) as part of the 2025-26 state budget, aiming to address mounting ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Reimbursements to victims of violent crimes were approved to cover expenses that were incurred. The N.C. Crime Victim Compensation Commission (VCS) unanimously approved ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, July 7 a record investment of nearly $379.5 million in federal and state funding over three years to support programs and services for victims and survivors of ...

(WHTM) — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis is calling on Pennsylvania’s federal lawmakers for more funding to support crime victims. Davis says he sent letters to every member of Pennsylvania’s ...

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 ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget proposal recommends $9 million for the Victims Compensation Assistance Program, also known as VCAP, which helps people affected by crimes with expenses like medical care, ...