Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation
Families of Black homicide victims face higher denial rates for victim compensation claims, despite being more likely to file them, according to a Rutgers Health study.
The study, published in Race and Justice, analyzed data from nearly 60,000 homicide victim compensation claims across 18 U.S. states from 2015 to 2023.
- Researchers examined approval rates and reasons for denial by race.
- Regression models controlled for gender, state, and application year to identify racial disparities.
Although victim compensation programs aim to support victims and families after violent crime, the study found that these systems often perpetuate racial inequities in access to financial assistance.
Victim compensation programs were created to support victims and families after violent crime.
Author's summary: Racial disparities persist in victim compensation for homicide survivors.
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