There is a federal program, administered through the states, designed to assist victims of crime recover from the financial effects of victimization. This program is called Crime Victim Compensation (CVC).

Crime victims may qualify for compensation if the crime is reported to the police within 72 hours, the victim cooperates with law enforcement, and a CVC claim is filed within two years of the incident (exceptions may apply).

Northeast Victim Service’s advocates can help you apply for any and all appropriate CVC:

• Loss of Earnings
• Loss of Support
• Stolen Social Security or
     Pension Benefits
• Medical or Home Care
• Funeral Expenses
• Counseling or Therapy

Typically, property crime loss is not eligible for compensation.

Last year NEVS helped our clients recover $425,258 in Crime Victim Compensation.

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