Twenty Years Later: National Study of Victim Compensation Program Trends, Challenges, and Successes

This webinar examines state victim compensation programs across the U.S. It will include an overview of the utilization, comprehensiveness, and effectiveness of state victim compensation programs in meeting victims’ needs. The presentation will also discuss the strengths, barriers, and challenges of victim compensation programs. This will be followed by a discussion of how the study has informed policy and practice in Delaware and takeaways for compensation programs across the U.S.

This webinar will:

• Provide a current picture of the national landscape of victim compensation programs
• Present an in-depth analysis of the operations and performance of victim compensation programs in four states
• Discuss critical policy and practice elements to sustain and improve victim compensation programs moving forward