| 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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