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Crime Victim Survivors: The Power of the Personal Story - Episode 3: Unique Patterson

October 2022

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.

OVC FY 2022 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant

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OVC will award each eligible state and territory victim assistance program an annual grant to support eligible crime victim assistance programs in that state or territory. All states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands are eligible to receive an annual VOCA victim assistance formula grant. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified in...

The VOCA Fix

This Act, signed into law on Thursday, July 22, 2021, is a historic effort to stabilize the Crime Victims Fund.

November 2021 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Native American Heritage Month, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and annual Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation grants.

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...