National Crime Victims Agenda: As community and gun violence continues to impact families, becoming the leading cause of death of our children,1 crime survivors are calling for an end to the cycle of violence and for more help in the aftermath of trauma. [...] This agenda has been informed by crime survivors who are members of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, a national network of 180,000 crime victims who join together to share stories, heal, and advocate for a justice system that prioritizes healing, prevention, and recovery. [...] Investing in more TRCs and growing the capacity of existing TRCs – especially in communities most harmed by gun violence – will help more survivors access the support and services they need to recover, and help communities build a stronger infrastructure of mental health services and wraparound support for victims. [...] Creating dedicated, flexible, and stable resource streams to fund local crime survivors and community and grassroots victim services organizations will help survivors access the service providers they trust the most to get the support they need.56 4 Expand Access to Victim Compensation and End Discriminatory Exclusions Without financial help, gun violence can wreak havoc on survivors’ financial st. [...] 6 Increase Legal Protections to Ensure Job and Housing Stability in the Aftermath of ViolenceVictims of gun violence and their loved ones should not have to choose between tending to their physical or emotional safety in the wake of a crime, and avoiding the deeply destabilizing consequences of losing a job or housing in the wake of trauma.
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