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Local Leaders Challenge State Over Crime Victim Visas

January 16, 2026

In a surprising move, two top law enforcement officials in Douglas County have taken legal action against Colorado's governor and other state leaders. Their issue? A 2021 state law designed to make it easier for non-citizen crime victims to apply for U visas. These visas are special permits that all

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Unseen Help: The Hidden Struggle for Support After Violent Injuries

November 27, 2025

In the heart of a bustling city, a trauma center sees many victims of violent crimes. Yet, most of these patients have never heard of a program designed to help them. This program, called Crime Victims Compensation (CVC), is meant to ease the financial burden of violent injuries. But awareness is sh

health

Feeding the Hungry: How Hospitals Help Crime Victims in Need

November 22, 2025

Food insecurity is a big problem in many communities. A hospital in an urban area has been doing something special to help. They have a program that delivers food to people who have been victims of crime. This program is funded by the Victims of Crime Act. It not only provides food but also offers e

opinion

Victims Speak Up: A New Approach to Justice

November 16, 2025

In the past, politicians often used the pain of crime victims to push their own agendas. They rarely asked what victims truly wanted or needed. Instead, they made assumptions and created laws that didn't always help. For example, after a tragic event in 1993, laws were passed that focused on punishm

health

Older Crime Victims: Lessons from a Collaborative Trial

January 17, 2025

As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i

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Victims' Services in South Carolina Get a Big Money Boost

November 12, 2024

Imagine this: Victims of crime in South Carolina are getting some serious help, thanks to a whopping $26 million in grant money. This cash is coming from state and federal funds, and it's going to organizations that really make a difference. One of these groups is Pathways to Healing, a rape crisis

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South Carolina's Attorney General Brings Relief to Crime Victims in the Lowcountry

October 31, 2024

In a significant move, South Carolina's Attorney General, Alan Wilson, is all set to unveil substantial grants aimed at aiding crime victims in the Lowcountry. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday morning at 11, with Louise Carson, the executive director of the Children’s Recovery Center, join

politics

Snooze Button for Democracy: Nadler's Slumber Sparks Outrage

September 12, 2024

Rep Jerrold Nadler the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee faced criticism and ridicule after appearing to doze off during an emotional hearing on the border crisis The committee was hearing from family members of victims who had suffered at the hands of violent illegal immigrants Did Na

politics

Should Colorado Tax Firearm Purchases to Fund Crime Victims Services?

September 11, 2024

Imagine you're buying a new pair of hiking boots. You're excited to hit the trails, but as you're about to make the purchase, you're hit with an unexpected 6.5% tax. This isn't a metaphor – this is exactly what could happen if Colorado voters pass Proposition KK, a ballot measure that would impose a