Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation
Families of Black homicide victims face higher denial rates for victim compensation claims, despite being more likely to file them, according to a Rutgers Health study.
The study, published in Race and Justice, analyzed data from nearly 60,000 homicide victim compensation claims in 18 U.S. states from 2015 to 2023.
- Researchers used administrative data to examine approval rates and denial reasons by race.
- Regression models controlled for factors like gender, state, and application year to identify racial disparities.
These systems often perpetuate racial inequities in access to financial assistance.
Author's summary: Racial disparities persist in victim compensation for homicide survivors.
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