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Committee backs resolution supporting SB 299 to expand victim compensation access for police‑use‑of‑force survivors

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee · April 22, 2021

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Summary

The committee voted to send a resolution supporting SB 299, which would clarify and expand eligibility for the California Victim Compensation Board for victims and families of police violence; District Attorney Chesa Boudin and survivors advocates presented rationale and examples of local practice.

The committee on April 22 recommended a resolution supporting California Senate Bill 299 to the full Board after hearing presentations from the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, victims’ advocates and California-based advocacy groups.

District Attorney Chesa Boudin described a local policy his office implemented to provide victim services and limited financial assistance to…

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