Black people are disproportionately denied aid from state programs that reimburse victims of violent crime, according to an AP examination of data from 23.
An examination by the Associated Press found that Black crime victims and their families are denied aid at disproportionate rates compared to other races in some states.
Every state has a program to reimburse victims for lost wages, medical bills, funerals and other expenses, awarding hundreds of millions in aid each year.