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

Eligibility

Call for information.

Hours

M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
(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
  • 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.

Last assured

04/28/2023

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.