Cash Assistance for Victims of Violent Crime
The Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) can help pay unreimbursed expenses that result when a violent crime occurs. Victims of crime who have been injured or have been threatened with injury may be eligible for help from CalVCP. CalVCP may assist with the cost of medical and dental treatment, mental health services, funeral and burial expenses, home security, residential crime scene cleanup and emergency relocation.
If a person is disabled as a result of the crime, CalVCP also assists with wage loss, dependent support loss, job retraining and home or vehicle modifications.
CalVCP can help pay moving expenses – such as first and last month’s rent, deposits and temporary lodging – if a victim needs to relocate for their own safety or emotional well-being.
Emergency Awards
Victims can request an emergency award in certain situations. Emergency awards are made based on substantial hardship and the immediate need for payment. Emergency awards are most often obtained to cover relocation or funeral/burial expenses. You must indicate this on your application in the emergency award section.
Go to the CalVCP website to learn more and get an application
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