The Advocacy Landscape
The Epstein case became a rallying point for victim advocacy efforts on multiple levels: law reform, institutional accountability, survivor support, and public awareness.
Courtney Wild
Courtney Wild, a survivor who was among the victims who fought for CVRA rights in federal court, became a public advocate. She spoke before Senate judiciary committees and was involved in campaigns to strengthen victim rights legislation.
Legal Reform
Advocates pushed for strengthening of the Crime Victims’ Rights Act to give victims stronger procedural rights in prosecutorial decision-making. The Epstein case had illustrated how the CVRA’s provisions were inadequately enforced.
Institutional Accountability
Advocates also pursued accountability from institutions that had maintained relationships with Epstein after his 2008 conviction universities, financial institutions, and others. This included campaigns directed at Harvard, MIT, and JPMorgan.
The Compensation Context
The settlements reached with Epstein’s estate, JPMorgan, and Deutsche Bank provided financial compensation to victims. Advocacy organizations supported victims through the claims process and worked to ensure broad eligibility.