Inside shocking struggle of crime victim's families in U.S

Across the U.S., countless families of crime victims are waging uphill battles for justice—often with minimal support from law enforcement or state resources.

While high-profile cases receive media attention, many others remain in legal limbo, leaving families to navigate complex investigations, court processes, and financial burdens on their own.

For families like the Johnsons in Ohio, whose daughter was a victim of a violent assault, the journey has been exhausting.

“We feel like we’re doing the work of the police ourselves,” said Mrs. Johnson. From hiring private investigators to tracking case updates, families are investing time, money, and emotional energy to ensure their loved ones’ cases are not forgotten.

Advocacy groups report that systemic challenges—limited public funding, understaffed districts, and bureaucratic hurdles—often force families into roles they are unprepared for.

Despite these obstacles, many are finding ways to make their voices heard through social media campaigns, community petitions, and collaboration with independent legal experts.

Their fight highlights a stark reality: justice in America can depend as much on persistence and resilience as on law enforcement itself.