Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid for Victims of Crime

Crime Scene Cleanup Information

California was the first state in the country to provide compensation for victims of crime. California commenced providing compensation to victims of crime, as well as victim-survivors of crime, beginning in 1965. Following California’s lead, by 1972 eight more states were providing compensation to victims of crime. There are some academic scholarships available to Californians…

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Who Cleans up Crime Scenes?

Crime Scene Cleanup Information

The term “crime scene cleanup” is applied to addressing the aftermath of a violent crime. Following a violent crime, the cleanup or remediation of potentially hazardous substances like blood, bodily fluids, and other types of biological and infectious materials must be addressed. Misconceptions exist about who is responsible for crime scene cleanup. Many people presume…