"Since 2019, the California Victim Compensation Board has been awarding less to victims and denying more applications for relief, despite having more money in the fund."
"The amount of money distributed by CalVCB has dropped from about $65m in fiscal year 2019 to 2020, to about $50m in the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, a decrease of more than 30%."
"In 2024, the most recent year data is available for, CalVCB denied about 10,250 of 25,000 applications, highlighting a significant increase in denials."
"It's the state's responsibility to the victims of crime and our communities to make sure they're making good on our tax dollars, said Tinisch Hollins, CSJ's executive director."
Victims of violent crime in California are struggling to receive state support, with a report indicating a rise in application denials and a decrease in funds awarded. The California Victim Compensation Board has reduced payouts from approximately $65 million in 2019 to about $50 million in 2025, marking a 30% decline. The number of denied applications has also surged, from nearly 5,000 in 2019 to about 10,250 in 2024. Despite an increased budget, victims are not receiving the necessary assistance, impacting public safety and community welfare.
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