7 Hard Truths Every Crime Victim Must Know

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The police just left—now what?

The crime is over, but the battle has just begun. What comes next could change everything. The crime is over, but the battle has just begun. What comes next could change everything. By: brooks Douglass

Document EVERYTHING

In shock, details fade. But your notes, police reports, and medical bills will protect you later. Write EVERYTHING down. In shock, details fade. But your notes, police reports, and medical bills will protect you later. Write EVERYTHING down. By: brooks Douglass

You Have the Right to be Heard

Your story matters. Your pain deserves to be acknowledged. Demand your right to a victim impact statement. Your story matters. Your pain deserves to be acknowledged. Demand your right to a victim impact statement. By: brooks Douglass

Criminals—Not Taxpayers

Medical bills? Therapy? Funeral costs? You shouldn’t have to pay for the crime. Compensation funds exist—use them. Medical bills? Therapy? Funeral costs? You shouldn’t have to pay for the crime. Compensation funds exist—use them. By: brooks Douglass

The Law didn’t Protect Victims

Victims had no voice in court—until one survivor changed everything. Brooks Douglass fought for YOUR rights. Victims had no voice in court—until one survivor changed everything. Brooks Douglass fought for YOUR rights. By: brooks Douglass

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