Seven state crime victims' compensation programs deny funds to those with criminal records. Bans in Florida and Ohio fall hardest on black victims.
For Black Crime Victims With Criminal Records, State Help Is Hard To Come By
The Marshall Project, Tallahassee Democrat
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 3:42pm
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Topics: Florida Leon County Tallahassee
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