More than 200 people ascended the steps of the Alabama Capitol for a rally to urge state leaders to strengthen services ...

An Alabama Senate committee approved legislation that increases the time limit that crime victims may apply to receive compensation from the state’s crime victim compensation commission. HB 255, ...

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

Families of Black homicide victims are more likely to file victim compensation claims but face disproportionately high denial rates, according to a Rutgers Health study. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

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Victims of violent crime in Alabama are urging legislative reform to extend the filing deadline for compensation claims.