An expansion of the Crime Victim Compensation program means the number of crime victims and amount of money they have received in Michigan has increased significantly in the past year. State officials ...

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.

Police tape off a street in Grand Blanc, Mich., after a shooting and fire at a church. Victims of crime often face a maze of legal and administrative barriers, making it hard to secure compensation or ...

Grief is not a one-size-all scenario. Although it's a part of life, it's very much like a fingerprint. We all have one, but it's unique to us. We can't use our fingerprints to replace someone else's - ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - When innocent people become victims of violent crime, the impact can be devastating. FOX10 is investigating the high and often hidden costs they face. It’s happened several times ...

The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission will receive $1.5 million from the general fund budget next year as it continues to reduce a backlog of claims. The amount represents level funding ...