Victim assistance
From the Director's Desk, November 10, 2022
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Crime Victim Survivors: The Power of the Personal Story - Episode 3: Unique Patterson
In this podcast, we hear from Unique Patterson who discusses his experience as a gun violence survivor who suffered paralysis from the victimization. Joining Unique on the podcast is Dr. Liza Chowdury, Director of the Paterson Healing Collective, a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP). Staff of the Paterson Healing Collective connected with Unique while he was in the hospital, recovering from his injuries. In addition to receiving supportive services, Unique also received financial assistance from the state compensation program.
From the Director's Desk, September 8, 2022
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OVC FY 2022 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant
Law Enforcement Based Victim Assistance Training
3500 Happy Hollow Lane, AL
The VOCA Fix
November 2021 Featured Resources
Help in Your State: American Samoa
Help in Your State: American Samoa
View contact information for the American Samoa Victim Assistance program below.
Victim Assistance
American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency
Phone: 684-633-5221, Ext. 5222
Victim Compensation
Not Available
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these U.S. Department of Justice websites—
- the Office on Violence Against Women's...
Help in Your State: Kansas
Help in Your State: Kansas
View contact information for the Kansas Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Crime Victim Information and Referrals
(not affiliated with the Kansas VOCA Assistance Program)
Phone: 800-828-9745
Note: the Kansas VOCA Assistance Program does not provide services to victims of crime, but their contact information is available on our state support page.
Victim Compensation Program
Office...
Help in Your State: North Carolina
Help in Your State: North Carolina
View contact information for the North Carolina Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Victim Services
Phone: 919-899-9141
Victim Compensation Program
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Victim Compensation Services Division
Phone: 800-826-6200
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is...
Help in Your State: Virginia
Help in Your State: Virginia
View contact information for the Virginia Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Phone: 804-786-7802
Victim Compensation Program
Virginia Workers Compensation Commission
Virginia Victims Fund
Phone: 800-552-4007
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these U.S. Department of Justice...
Help in Your State: Hawaii
Help in Your State: Hawaii
View contact information for the Hawaii Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General
Phone: 808-586-1054
Victim Compensation Program
Hawaii Department of Public Safety
Phone: 808-587-1143
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these U.S. Department of Justice websites—
- the...
Help in Your State: Nevada
Help in Your State: Nevada
View contact information for the Nevada Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Child and Family Services
Phone: 702-486-2740
Victim Compensation Program
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Child and Family Services
Phone: 702-486-2740
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault...
Help in Your State: Tennessee
Help in Your State: Tennessee
View contact information for the Tennessee Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration
Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Phone: 615-770-3986
Victim Compensation Program
Tennessee Department of Treasury
Division of Claims and Risk Management
Phone: 615-741-2734
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse...
Help in Your State: Delaware
Help in Your State: Delaware
View contact information for the Delaware Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
State of Delaware Criminal Justice Council
Phone: 302-577-8726
Victim Compensation Program
Delaware Department of Justice
Victims' Compensation Assistance Program
Phone: 302-255-1770
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these U.S. Department of...
Help in Your State: Minnesota
Help in Your State: Minnesota
View contact information for the Minnesota Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Justice Programs
Crime Victim Justice Unit
Phone: 800-247-0390
Victim Compensation Program
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Justice Programs
Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board
Phone: 651-201-7300
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual...
Help in Your State: Pennsylvania
Help in Your State: Pennsylvania
View contact information for the Pennsylvania Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Office of Victims' Services
Phone: 800-233-2339
Victim Compensation Program
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Office of Victims' Services
Victims Compensation Division
Phone: 800-233-2339
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and...
Help in Your State: Arizona
Help in Your State: Arizona
View contact information for the Arizona Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Phone: 602-223-2000
Victim Compensation Program
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission's Crime Victim Services
Phone: 877-668-2252
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these U.S. Department of Justice websites—...
Help in Your State: Kentucky
Help in Your State: Kentucky
View contact information for the Kentucky Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
Phone: 502-564-3251
Victim Compensation Program
Public Protection Cabinet
Office of Claims and Appeals
Phone: 502-782-8255
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these U.S. Department of...
Help in Your State: North Dakota
Help in Your State: North Dakota
View contact information for the North Dakota Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Adult Services Division, Division of Field Services
Phone: 701-328-6195
Victim Compensation Program
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Adult Services Division, Division of Field Services
Phone: 701-328-6195
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for...
Help in Your State: Washington
Help in Your State: Washington
View contact information for the Washington (State) Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Washington State Department of Commerce
Office of Crime Victim Advocacy
Phone: 800-822-1067
Victim Compensation Program
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Phone: 800-762-3716
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these...
Help in Your State: Idaho
Help in Your State: Idaho
View contact information for the Idaho Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance
Phone: 208-332-1540
Victim Compensation Program
Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program
Phone: 208-334-6080
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is available on these U.S. Department of Justice...
Help in Your State: New Hampshire
Help in Your State: New Hampshire
View contact information for the New Hampshire Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.
Victim Assistance Program
New Hampshire Department of Justice: Office of Attorney General
Phone: 603-271-3671
Victim Compensation Program
New Hampshire Department of Justice: Office of Attorney General
Phone: 800-300-4500
Additional Resources
Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse is...