The Victims of Crime Act does not rely on taxpayer dollars — its funding comes entirely from fines and penalties paid by people convicted in federal courts. This structure has its advantages, ...

The last disbursement, of more than $131 million, is being sent to more than 23,000 victims worldwide. When it is completed, more than $4.3 billion will have been distributed by the fund to more than ...

Alleged sexual and emotional abuse victims at the former Youth Development Center charged that changes to a settlement fund deny them the right to receive fair compensation. The trailer bill to the ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Those who have helped manage victim funds after tragedies across the country have a warning for those who will be managing the one in Virginia Beach: Proceed carefully — it’s not ...

Nearly $2 million was distributed to 29 nonprofits in the Lewiston area. One of them decided to redistribute the money to support the victims and survivors.

Leaders say they’re not marching for pity; they’re marching to make a difference.

Gov. Laura Kelly speaks at an opening ceremony for KU's new conference center in a file photo from Nov. 12, 2025. Five Lawrence-based organizations that assist crime victims were awarded with a total ...

In a perfect world, crime would not exist. But we don’t live in a perfect world, at least not yet. Last year, our organizations helped more than 10,000 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, ...

After years of investigating problems with Texas’ Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund, a viewer tip revealed a new and unexpected issue: Texas is seizing millions of dollars earmarked for victims of ...