NCJ Number
198039
Date Published
2002
Length
63 pages
Annotation
This directory provides information on how the Crime Victim Compensation Programs work, the services and aid they provide, and what victims can do to obtain help.
Abstract
It is noted by way of introduction here that every State has a crime victim compensation program that can provide substantial financial assistance to crime victims and their families. These programs were first instituted in the United States in 1965, and are intended to aid in recovery from violence or abuse by paying for mental health care, replacing lost income from work or loss of a breadwinner, funeral expenses, and in some cases scene cleanup, travel costs to receive treatment, moving and relocation expenses, and the cost of housekeeping and child care. In some States, domestic violence victims receive relocation and temporary housing benefits. This directory includes information on funding, the application process, eligibility requirements, compensable costs, benefit maximums and limits, collateral resources, and outreach and awareness programs. A specific description is provided for each State in the United States which includes funding information, eligibility requirements, procedures, and benefits and compensable costs. In conclusion, a list of basic information for each State is provided on reporting requirements, filing deadlines, and maximum payments.