CRIME PREVENTION AND VICTIM SERVICES | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES

Eligibility

Call for information.

Hours

M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.

(800) 247-8035

Voice

(518) 457-8727

Fax

(518) 457-8727

Voice - Main | Administrative

Languages

American Sign Language, Spanish

Application process

Call for appointment.

Fees

No fee for services.

Service area

New York

Description

* Provides compensation to innocent victims of crime. Funds direct services to crime victims via a network of community-based programs. Advocates for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims.* Offers financial relief to innocent crime victims as a last resort. Medical and funeral expenses. Loss of earnings or support. Funding for counseling for the victim and certain family members. Crime scene clean-up. Repair/Replacement of essential personal property up to $500. Court transportation expenses. Other expenses: call for information or visit website.

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What's Here

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Crime Victim/Witness Counseling General Crime Victim Assistance Crime Scene and Trauma Cleanup Services Crime Victim Compensation

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES

New York State Office of Victim Services provides compensation for out-of-pocket expenses such as unreimbursed crime related medical expenses, loss of earning & essential personal property, burial benefits, loss of support to dependents of homicide victims, provides emergency awards, court transportation costs & referrals.