Every year, millions of people become victims of violent crime. Experiencing violence can become life altering—resulting in trauma, disability, and unplanned expenses for medical bills, funeral arrangements, mental health counseling, and more. State crime victim compensation (CVC) programs are a lifeline of support when there is nowhere else to turn to for financial relief. However, these programs are too often underutilized due to restrictive state laws that create unnecessary barriers to access. A new state-by-state analysis launched by CAP and Common Justice evaluated gaps in victim compensation programs in Wisconsin and gave the state a score of 22 out of 57.
