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Phillip M Dowzicky1, Clarice Robinson2, Rachel Nordgren3
1Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago IL 60637, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|January 29, 2025
Summary
Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) claims for children in Illinois are less likely to be approved and awarded lower amounts. This study highlights disparities in CVC outcomes for pediatric claimants, indicating a need for improved access to justice for injured youth.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Interpersonal injury disproportionately affects marginalized communities.
- Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) programs in Canada and the US aid victims of violent injury.
- Illinois' CVC program offers up to $27,000 for mental health, relocation, and burial expenses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate disparities in Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) claim outcomes for pediatric claimants in Illinois.
- To analyze CVC claim data for children aged 17 and under.
Main Methods:
- A Freedom of Information Act request was used to obtain CVC data from the Illinois Secretary of State (2012-2021).
- Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze claim requests and outcomes for pediatric claimants.
Main Results:
- Annually, 13.2% of the average 3677 CVC claims were for youth.
- Assault/battery and homicide were the most common crimes cited in claims.
- Children were significantly less likely to have claims awarded (P < 0.0001) and received lower award amounts (P < 0.0001) compared to adult claimants.
Conclusions:
- Despite CVC's intent to support injured individuals, a majority of claims in Illinois are denied.
- Pediatric claimants face even greater challenges, with lower award rates and amounts.
- Systemic improvements are necessary to enhance CVC claim success rates for children.
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