An Examination of Victim Compensation in New York State In this report, we explore the importance of victim compensation to the healing of victims and survivors, the often insurmountable...
Read MoreAn Examination of Victim Compensation in New York State In this report, we explore the importance of victim compensation to the healing of victims and survivors, the often insurmountable...
Read MoreWhen someone experiences violence, they are entitled to victims' compensation but due to various barriers like restrictive filing requirements, and general distrust of the police, most...
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2022 Brooklyn, NY—Common Justice released the following statement on New York’s State budget for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of a crime, victims and their families often turn to victim compensation funds, which provide financial compensation for victims to cover costs like hospital bills or...
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Read MoreCommon Justice’s Executive Director, Danielle Sered, was recently featured on both Democracy Now and the Brian Lehrer Show discussing her new book, Until We Reckon: Violence, Mass...
Read MoreIn the New York Times, Scholar, Activist and Professor Michelle Alexander writes about the importance of having honest conversation about facing violent crime, providing survivors support...
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