Key Takeaways

Black families are less likely to receive victim compensation compared to other races following the murder of a loved one

Victim compensation includes funds for medical costs, mental health care, relocation assistance, lost wages and other costs

The claims approval rate for Black families was just under 82%, compared to 87% for white families and 89% for Hispanic families

FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Grieving families of Black murder victims are more likely to be denied their claims for victim compensation, a new study reports.

These families are more likely to file for victim compensation following their loss, but face disproportionately high denial rates, researchers recently reported in the journal Race and Justice .

“Victim compensation was designed

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