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Office for Victims of Crime

Part of the U.S. Department of Justice

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Nov 23, 2025
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Who commit the most crime in the United States black or white

Crime statistics in U.S. data show different measures (arrests, offenders, victimization, incarceration) and none in the provided sources say a single race “commits the most crime” in an absolute mora...

Dec 4, 2025
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Are there compensation programs or class actions available for victims of similar scams?

There are multiple paths for scam victims to seek compensation: government victim‑compensation programs that reimburse certain crime‑related out‑of‑pocket losses (e.g., New York’s Office of Victim Ser...

Dec 17, 2025
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How do US crime rates compare by race when adjusted for age and socioeconomic status?

Adjusting raw crime figures for age and socioeconomic status changes the story: official arrest and victimization counts show large racial disparities (for example, Black people are over‑represented a...

Jan 14, 2026

What mental health hotlines help abuse victims like Epstein's?

Survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking—like those in high-profile abuse cases—can access a network of 24/7 crisis hotlines that offer immediate emotional support, safety planning, multilingual assi...

Nov 20, 2025

What organizations provide therapy for sex trafficking survivors?

National and local organizations — including government programs, national hotlines/referral directories, and nonprofit survivors’ services — form the primary network that provides therapy and trauma‑...

Jan 1, 2026

How to survive a terrorism attack in usa

Surviving a terrorism attack in the United States requires simple, teachable actions in the moment—run, hide, fight when necessary—and practical preparedness beforehand, informed by authoritative guid...

Nov 1, 2025

Did the Trump administration create or change any human trafficking task forces between 2017 and 2021?

The evidence shows the Trump administration did not create a brand-new presidential interagency human trafficking task force between 2017 and 2021, but it did sustain existing federal coordination and...