The state's Crime Victim Compensation Program reimburses victims of violent crime for costs related to injury and loss.
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Less than 40% of applicants are compensated, but many more never apply in the first place.
For years, East Oakland residents were told the air they breathe is safe. New data suggests that’s not actually the case.
Most stories about violence focus on neighborhoods with extremely high murder rates. Residents of Roseland experience shootings at a more typical pace.
Thousands of people are shot in the Chicago area each year, sending waves of shock and grief throughout the city.
This story is produced as part of a larger project by Matthew Brannon, a participant in the 2020 California Fellowship.
Advocates highlight how factors like colonial history contributed to likely disproportionate Covid toll on the community.
Advocates say there are steps we can take as individuals to understand “rape culture” and the roles we may play in it. Learning about how to interact with and respect each other can start as early as kindergarten.
You might feel at a loss If someone comes to you for support after they’ve been sexually assaulted. What you do and say in the immediate aftermath can help, or make things worse.
There’s no timeline for healing. The survivors in this episode have spent months and years finding ways to make themselves feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.