During that same time, police made arrests in about 40% of homicides involving black victims and about 80% of homicides involving white victims. Despite these statistics, the study does not detail why homicide cases remain unsolved and instead delves into how this impacts the lives of victims’ families. Research centers on the experiences of 15 Oakland families, most of whom are black and Latino. California was the first state to establish a crime victims compensation program, something that all states now employ to assist family members of homicide victims. The report also suggests developing programs to help relocate family members of victims who feel unsafe in their homes.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 25, 2020 17:37 UTC