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.

WEST FARGO — North Dakota residents may have noticed advertising for the state’s Crime Victims Compensation program. The program to help pay for innocent victims who are physically or emotionally ...

CINCINNATI — Advocates and victims of violent crimes filled the hall inside the Holloman Center for Social Justice. National and local nonprofits brought the community together Tuesday to learn about ...

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 ...