Victims’ Compensation for Co-victims of Homicide
Start Date
April 2024
Location
2nd floor - Library
Abstract
This study describes the experiences of co- victims of homicide in applying for victims' compensation. To answer this question, a survey was created and distributed to co victims of homicide who applied for victims' compensation through the Victims’ Assistance Liaison Unit with the Cincinnati Police Department. Eligible participants applied for reimbursement for a homicide in 2022 or 2023, filed a claim through the Victims’ Assistance Liaison Unit, have only one claimant, have a claim status as “processed” or “decision issued”, have been in contact with the unit in the previous year, and have a telephone number on file. Surveys were distributed to 13 clients with a response rate of 11. Results showed that respondents most frequently applied for reimbursement for funeral and burial expenses and were overall satisfied with the program and application process. These findings are limited in scope because of the limited sample size and because a randomized sample was not used. These findings are further limited to Ohio’s Victim Compensation Program and clients interacting with the Cincinnati Police Department’s Victim’s Unit.
Victims’ Compensation for Co-victims of Homicide
2nd floor - Library
This study describes the experiences of co- victims of homicide in applying for victims' compensation. To answer this question, a survey was created and distributed to co victims of homicide who applied for victims' compensation through the Victims’ Assistance Liaison Unit with the Cincinnati Police Department. Eligible participants applied for reimbursement for a homicide in 2022 or 2023, filed a claim through the Victims’ Assistance Liaison Unit, have only one claimant, have a claim status as “processed” or “decision issued”, have been in contact with the unit in the previous year, and have a telephone number on file. Surveys were distributed to 13 clients with a response rate of 11. Results showed that respondents most frequently applied for reimbursement for funeral and burial expenses and were overall satisfied with the program and application process. These findings are limited in scope because of the limited sample size and because a randomized sample was not used. These findings are further limited to Ohio’s Victim Compensation Program and clients interacting with the Cincinnati Police Department’s Victim’s Unit.
