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 claims from 18 U.S. states between 2015 and 2023, using data from nearly 60,000 homicide victim compensation claims.
- Researchers found racial disparities in approval rates and denial reasons.
- Regression models controlled for gender, state, and application year to identify persistent disparities.
Victim compensation programs, intended to support victims and families, 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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