Crime victim reparations

Dustin McDaniel announced today that the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board awarded $184,690.67 in reparations to 76 crime victims during January, 2008. The Board is made up of Dr. Jan Church of Little Rock, Colleen Nick of Alma, Redious Yancy of North Little Rock, and Attorney Cory Cox of Little Rock. A portion of reparations funding comes from fines imposed on the convicted criminals. Additionally, court costs and fees are a major revenue source for the program.