Victims of Crime Program (VCP)
To apply, or for more information about this program, contact Victim/Witness Assistance
Benefits may include:
- Medical/dental expenses
- Mental health counseling
- Lost wages/income loss
- Support loss to eligible family members
- Funeral/burial expenses
- Job retraining (if applicable)
- Residential security devices or systems
- Home/vehicle modifications for disabled victims
Losses that are not covered:
- Personal property losses, including cash
- Pain and suffering
Victim Eligibility
The following are some conditions that need to be met to qualify:
- Crime occurred in California or to a California resident;
- Victim had no involvement or participation in the crime;
- Victim cooperated with law enforcement; and
- Victim cooperated with Claims Board.
Funding – No taxpayer dollars used – program funded by:
- Offenders
- Restitution fines & orders
- Federal Victims of Crime Act matching funds
- Portion of State penalty assessments
To learn more about this program: California Victim Compensation & Government Claims Board