Have you or your family been effected by violent crime?
The State Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) supports victims and families recovering from violent crime. Depending on your situation, we can help by offering compensation for a wide variety expenses resulting from the crime.
First, Consider any expenses you or your family have paid - or think you will face - as a result of the violent crime. Even if you don’t have expenses now, you can still apply.
Victim Compensation Application
Our average processing time for applications is less than 45 days. You will get a notification acknowledging that we have received your application. Weill give you an application number.
Once you have received your application number notify providers (i.e., medical, mental health, dental) that you have applied for victim compensation. Use your application number to verify this fact.
Once our staff has verified the details of your crime, we will send you a notification of whether or not you are eligible for assistance. If you are eligible, we will start considering your expenses.
If you are eligible, we will start paying for - or reimbursing your crime- related expenses. In most cases, we will pay your providers directly on your behalf.
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