The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, available through the Tennessee Department of Treasury, was established through state law in 1982. Since then, the state has distributed more than $350 ...

Since its inception in 1982, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund has paid out $301.2 million in claims to victims and their families when no other financial means where available.

I also know firsthand that the Tennessee Criminal Compensation Fund, which is supposed to help victims and their families partially cover funeral expenses and trauma counseling, has too much red ...

For example, last year, the Tennessee Legislature made changes aimed at improving access to resources through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.

On Wednesday, March 14, some of the families most affected spoke alongside state lawmakers, asking for changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. “This vision for me started July 9, 2020.

“Tennessee was one of the worst in the country,” said Muhammad-McCormick. “We had a 48-hour waiting period that required people to have a police report.

For example, last year, the Tennessee Legislature made changes aimed at improving access to resources through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. This program helps cover funeral expenses ...