Apply for Victim Compensation

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.

Apply Online

Consider your expenses. 

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.

Complete the application

Victim Compensation Application

Receive Application Number

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.

Stop paying your bills

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.

Find out if you are eligible

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 eligible, get assistance.

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.

Apply by Mail

Apply in Person

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Keep in mind:

  • Be as responsive as possible with our staff! In some cases, we will need additional information, documentation, or other details. The more quickly you can get us what we need to process your claim, the faster we can assist with benefits.
  • If you are in need of immediate assistance or guidance, find and contact an advocate. Advocates can help on a broad set of matters related to your situation, including access to food, clothing, shelter and offer support during court hearings. Victim advocated provide their services free of charge.
  • If you move or change your contact details tell us as soon as possible.

Contact Us

Phone

1-800-777-9229

Fax

1-866-902-8669

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