The Northeast Victim Service can support victims and witnesses of crime with an application to the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP), a federally-funded program designed to assist victims of crime recover from the financial effects of victimization. This program is offered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).

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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 VCAP application is filed within two years of the incident (exceptions may apply).

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Victim Service Victim Advocates can help you assess potential eligibility and complete the application apply for reimbursement for the following crime-related expenses:

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• Loss of Earnings
• Loss of Support
• Stolen Social Security or Pension Benefits
• Medical or Home Care

• Relocation

• Crime Scene Cleanup

• Transportation

• Attorney Fees
• Funeral Expenses

• Counseling or Therapy

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Typically, property crime loss is not eligible for compensation.