Rally calls for more robust support for crime victims and their families

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 596

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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More than 200 people ascended the steps of the Alabama Capitol for a rally to urge state leaders to strengthen services available for victims of crime and their families.

The attendees, many victims themselves or the families of those who died because of violent crime, demanded more comprehensive benefits from the state’s victim compensation agency and pleaded that lawmakers provide additional resources for treatment to address trauma and aid in the recovery of violent crime.

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