Title: International Crime Victim Compensation Program Directory 1998








                                    March 1999

Dear Colleague:

     In every country around the world, crime occurs, and when it does, victims suffer physical injury,
emotional pain, and financial loss.  Crime victim compensation programs provide desperately needed
financial assistance to help victims pay some of the costs resulting from the crime such as uninsured
medical and mental health counseling expenses, lost wages, and funeral expenses.  The International Crime
Victim Compensation Program Resource Directory (Directory) lists contact information for victim
compensation programs located in 29 countries, including the U.S. and the District of Columbia.  We hope
that you will use the Directory to help link victims with the resources they need and deserve in the
aftermath of crime.

     Federal law requires U.S. compensation programs to provide benefits to State residents who are
injured or killed by a terrorist attack while visiting a foreign country. States are not required, however, to
pay benefits when the crime is not a terrorist act. Consequently, most States do not offer victims any
compensation for other crimes occurring outside the U.S. It is, therefore, imperative that advocates
inform crime victims that some foreign countries have crime victim compensation programs, and that
in some cases, victims may be eligible to receive benefits from the country where the crime occurred. 

     This Directory was first published in 1996 by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within the
Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, in order to identify program parameters in other
countries and to complement the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards' directory of
U.S. compensation programs.  OVC collaborated with the U.S. Department of State (State Department) to
conduct a survey of U.S. embassies in 174 countries; the embassies then forwarded questionnaires to the
appropriate officials in each country.  Completed questionnaires were translated by State Department
officials and returned to OVC.  

     For the 1998/1999 edition of the Directory, OVC contacted victim assistance programs throughout
the world.  OVC surveyed countries asking if they have a crime victim compensation program and, if so,
other programmatic details.  OVC received a total of 115 responses, 28 of which described existing
programs.  Those 28 countries and the United States are listed in this Directory.  These 29 countries
provide financial compensation to victims of crime, and all but 3 offer benefits to foreign citizens.  Three
countries   France, Spain, and the United States   offer compensation benefits to victims of terrorism as
well as to victims of other violent crimes.  In addition, 7 countries compensate citizens of their own nations
who are victimized in other countries.  In general, each program has established rules regarding the
eligibility requirements, procedures, and compensable costs while allowing for exceptions to these rules in
special circumstances.  

     
     Copies of the Directory (NCJRS# 173392) are available by contacting the OVC Resource
Center (see contact information below).  Another resource, the State Department's Overseas Citizens
Services, disseminates an array of information about foreign countries, including travel warning
advisories, information about incidence of crime and threats of terrorism, instructions on
communicating with persons located abroad, and foreign embassy information for every country in the
world.  The U.S. has established embassies in almost every country in the world, and, in some
countries, hosts additional U.S. consular missions.  Therefore, a U.S. citizen who becomes a crime
victim while abroad should notify the closest U.S. Embassy or consulate for assistance.  Other
nationals need to contact their own consulates or embassies.

     Even as you receive this publication, OVC has begun the lengthy process of updating the
Directory.  We hope to include e-mail addresses for compensation programs in the next version of the
Directory.  If you have other suggestions, corrections, or revisions, please complete the "Information
Update" form at the end of the Directory.

     As always, thank you for your excellent work on behalf of crime victims.

Sincerely,


                                        Kathryn M. Turman                  and       Carol R. Watkins
Acting Director                         Director
Office for Victims of Crime                  State Compensation & Assistance Division
     

               

For Further Information:                                         

Office for Victims of Crime
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531

                              OVC Telephone: 202 307 5983   Fax: 202 514 6383
OVC Website: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov
OVC Resource Center: 800 627 6872
OVC Resource Center Website: http://www.puborder@ncjrs.gov

National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards (NACVCB)
NACVCB Telephone 703 370 2996

U.S. Department of State's Overseas Citizens Services (OCS)
OCS Telephone: 202 647 5225
OCS Website: http://travel.state.gov






International Compensation Programs: Status Summary


Country
Compensation Program
No Compensation Program


Albania

 


Angola

	 


Argentina

	 


Australia
                 (Pg. 7-8)



Austria
	  (Pg. 9-10)



Azerbaijan
             
	 


Bahamas

	 


Bangladesh

                         


Belarus

	 


Belgium
                 (Pg. 11)



Bermuda
                  (Pg. 13)



Bolivia

	 


Bulgaria

	 


Burma

	 


Burkina Faso

	 


Cambodia

	 


Canada
	  (Pg. 15-16)



Cape Verde

	 


Chad

	 


Chile

	 


China

	 


Colombia
                 (Pg. 17)



Comoros

	 


Costa Rica

	 


Cote D'Ivoire

	 


Croatia

	 


Cuba

 


Cyprus                                        
                 (Pg. 19)



Czech Republic
                 (Pg. 21)



Denmark
	   (Pg. 23-24)
	


Djibouti

	 


Ecuador

	 


Eritrea

	 


Estonia

	 


Ethiopia

	 


Finland
	  (Pg. 25-26)
	


France
	  (Pg. 27-28)



Gabon
	
	 


Gambia, The

	 


Germany
	   (Pg. 29-30)



Ghana
	
	 


Greece
	
	 


Guatemala

	 


Guinea-Bissau
	
	 


Guyana

	 


Haiti

	 


Honduras

	 


Hong Kong-SAR
                  (Pg. 31)



Hungary

	 


Indonesia

	 


Ireland, Republic of
                  (Pg. 33)



Israel
                  (Pg. 35)



Italy
                  (Pg. 37)



Japan
                  (Pg. 39)



Kazakstan
	
	 


Korea
	
	 


Kuwait

	 


Kyrgyzstan

	 


Laos
	
	 


Latvia
	
	 


Lesotho

	 


Liberia
	
	 


Lithuania

	 


Luxembourg
                  (Pg. 41)



Malaysia

	 


Malawi

	 


Mali

	 


Malta

	 


Marshall Islands

	 


Mauritius

	 


Mexico

	 


Micronesia

	 


Moldavian Republic

	 


Mongolia

	 


Mozambique

	 


Namibia

	 


Nauru

	 


Netherlands, The
	    (Pg. 43-44)



Nicaragua

	 


Niger

	 


Nigeria

	 


Norway
	    (Pg. 45-46)



Oman
	
	 


Pakistan
	
	 


Panama

	 


Philippines
	 (Pg. 47)



Poland
	 (Pg. 49)



Portugal
	 (Pg. 51)



Romania

	 


Russia
	
	 


Rwanda
	
	 


San Marino
	
	 


Sao Tome and Principe
	
	 


Senegal

	 


Seychelles

	 


Singapore
	
	 


South Africa

	 


Spain
	 (Pg. 53)



Swaziland

	 


Sweden
	     (Pg. 55-56)



Switzerland
	 (Pg. 57)



Tanzania

	 


Thailand

	 


Togo

	 


Trinidad and Tobago

	 


Turkey

	 


Ukraine
	
	 


United Arab Emirates
	 (Pg. 59)
	


United Kingdom
	     (Pg. 61-62)
	


Uruguay

	 


United States
	    (Pg. 63-67)



Uzbekistan

	 


Venezuela

	 


Yemen

	 


Zimbabwe

	 

Australia

Crime victim compensation schemes that provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime are state-based in Australia. Each state administers its own program in accordance with its state statute. This page provides information generally applicable to each of the seven state programs. For specific information on individual state programs contact the program directly. A list of each of the state programs is provided on the next page. 

Eligibility Requirements  
Report to Police: Yes; some exceptions may be made for cause. 
Filing Period: 1 year is typical; time limits vary from state to state.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims 
 	Relatives of victims of crime; eligible in some states 
 	Foreign citizens; eligible in most states

Procedures
The claimant must file an application with the compensation agency or court in the state where the crime occurred. Victims of crimes occurring in Tasmania must obtain clearance from the Director of Public Prosecutions to apply for compensation.

The New South Wales compensation scheme provides monetary compensation according to a schedule of injuries which specifies the amount of compensation payable for a particular injury.

Contact information on each of the seven Australian state compensation programs is listed on the following page of this directory.

Benefits & Award Limits 
Most states can pay a maximum combined award of between $AUS15,000 and $AUS60,000.

Compensable Costs (varies by state) 
 	Medical expenses 
 	Mental health counseling 
 	Lost wages 
 	Funeral
 	Travel expenses 
 	Loss of enjoyment of life
 	Incidental 

Emergency Awards 
Some states provide emergency awards or expedite processing for victims faced with an extraordinary financial hardship.

Funding Sources
Compensation schemes in Australia are funded from consolidated revenue.


Australian Crime Victim Compensation Programs (by State)


New South Wales-61-2-9375-6488
The Victims of Crime Bureau
Level 5, 130 Elizabeth Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Northern Territory-61-08-8999-7533
The Attorney General's Office
Compensation Program
P.O. Box 1722 
Darwin, NT
0810

Queensland-011-617-3239-0176
Human Rights and Administrative Law Branch
Department of Justice
GPO Box 149
Brisbane, QLD 4001

South Australia-61-8-8207-1687
The Attorney General's Office
Compensation Program
GPO Box 464
Adelaide, South Australia
5000

Tasmania-61-03-6233-3430
Master of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Tasmania
Salamanca Place
Hobart, Tasmania 7000

Victoria-61-3-9628-7855		
The Crimes Compensation Tribunal	
233 William Street
Melbourne, Victoria
3000 

Western Australia-08-9356-0555
Victims of Crime Unit
Western Australia Police Service
8 Burton Street
Cannington, W.A. 6107
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1



Austria 
Weisser Ring
Dr. Udo Jesionek
Maroukanergasse 312 
1030 Vienna
Austria
Phone: 022-271-21405 
Fax: 022-271-151-1144

Austria has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of severe crime who have suffered physical/mental injuries.  

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to police: Yes.
Filing period: 6 months from the month in which the crime occurred for current costs; 2 years for the cost of medical help.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime who suffer serious injuries 
 	Family of homicide victims 
 	Citizens of EEC countries unless victim is eligible to receive similar compensation in his/her own country

Procedures
The applicant files a claim at any of the six "Bundessozialaut" located in Austria.
It is required that the applicant provide details of the date and place that the crime occurred, as well as a full list of injuries and losses incurred.

Benefits & Award Limits  
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs (in Austrian Schillings)
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health expenses
 	Burial - up to 27,500
 	Lost wages
 	Lost support
 	Assistance for family of victim
 	General social aid to foreign citizens
 	Travel expenses (summons-related)
 	Rehabilitation
 	DisabilitiesAustria (continued)

Emergency Awards 
The program does not provide emergency compensation awards but can be advanced or made available prior to an offender's conviction.

Funding Sources   
The program is funded through fines imposed on convicted offenders and other sources.Belgium 
Commission d'aide de l'Etat aux victimes d'actes intentionnels de violences
Ministere de la Justice
Boulevard de Waterloo 
115 1000 Bruxelles
Belgium

Belgium has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation  
to victims who suffer serious criminal injuries.   

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes.
Filing Period: 1 year after the sentence or 1 year after conclusion of the instructing magistrate if the offender is unknown.

Claimants 
 	Victims who suffer serious criminal injuries except when the result of manslaughter, property crimes, and traffic offenses
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures 
Victims must report the date, place, and details of the crime to the police.  They must also provide the program with a full list of injuries and losses incurred.

Applicants can obtain a compensation application from the above address.

Benefits & Award Limits 
There is no maximum award limit.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Lost wages
 	Serious disability

Emergency Awards 
The program does not provide emergency compensation awards.

Funding Sources 
The program is funded through fines imposed on convicted offenders and other sources.

	Bermuda
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
c/o The Supreme Court
113 Front Street
Hamilton HM12
Bermuda
Phone: (441) 292-1350
Fax: (441) 292-2268

Bermuda has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: As soon as possible.
Filing Period: Within 1 year.  Exceptions may be made.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures
Claimant must obtain an application form from and file it with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.  

The claimant will receive notification of the program's decision between 2 weeks and 6 months. Compensation is received between 1 day and 3 weeks.  This decision can be appealed to an independent committee of three persons, appointed by the government, which is the final decisionmaker.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum award in $B is 200.000.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of deceased victims
 	Funerals
 	Travel
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Emergency Awards 
The program may give a prepayment if the award decision is delayed due to no fault of the claimant, and it would be reasonable to do so.

Funding Sources 
The program is funded through tax revenue.Canada
(by Province)

Canada has crime victim compensation programs to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crimes. The programs are administered by the Canadian provinces, according to their own rules and standards. This page provides information generally applicable to all provincial programs; however some programs may offer more services and benefits than those listed here. For specific information concerning the individual programs a list of each of the provincial programs is provided on the next page.  

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Generally within 1 year, (2 years for some provinces) and many exceptions are made.
Filing Period:  Generally within 1 year, (2 years for some provinces) and many exceptions are made.

Claimants
 	Victims of Crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures
A claimant may obtain an application by contacting the program within the province in which the crime occurred. The application should be sent directly to the program office.

Decisions are generally made between 1 and 5 years after an application is made.  Compensation will be paid to the claimant in approximately 4 weeks.

Benefits & Award Limits
The maximum award benefits range between $5,000 and $25,000 Canadian Dollars.  

Compensable Costs and Limits
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health expenses
 	Lost wages for incapacitated or disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of victims
 	Funeral expenses
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Emergency Awards
Expedited compensation is offered for aged or terminally ill victims.

Funding Sources
Each of the provincial programs are funded through either consolidated revenue of the province, surcharge revenue, general tax revenue, or a combination of these.Canadian Crime Victim Compensation Boards

Alberta - (403) 427-7217
The Crimes Compensation Board
10365-97th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3W7

British Columbia - (604) 276-3129
Workers' Compensation Board
Criminal Injury Section
6951 Westminster Highway
Richmond, British Columbia
V7C 1C6

Manitoba - (204) 774-3565
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
763 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3G 3N2

New Brunswick - (506) 453-2888
Department of the Solicitor General
Correctional Services Division
Victim Services Programme
P. O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1

Newfoundland & Labrador  (709) 729-0900
Provincial Headquarters
Victim Services Program
Department of Justice
P. O. Box 8700
315 Duckworth Street
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1B 4J6

Northwest Territories  (403) 873-7464
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department of Justice
c/o Public Trustee Office
P. O. Box 1320
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
X1A 2L9Nova Scotia - (902) 424-4651
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Victim Services Division
5151 Terminal Road, 3rd Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6

Ontario - (416) 326-2900
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
439 University Avenue, 4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1Y8

Prince Edward Island  (902) 368-4554
Department of Provincial Affairs and the Attorney General
P. O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 7N8

Quebec - (800) 561-IVAC
Commission de la sant et 
    de la scurit du travail
Direction l'indemnisation des victimes d'actes criminels
1199 rue Bleury
P. O. Box 6056
Station Centreville, Succursal A
Montreal, Qubec
H3C 4E1

Saskatchewan - (306) 787-3500
Victim Services
1874 Scarth Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7

Yukon - (403) 667-8500
Territorial Compensation for Victims of Crime Authority
Andrew A. Phillipson Law Centre
2130 & 2134 2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 5H6
Colombia
Red De Solidaridad Social
Carrera 10a No. 26-71 Int. 106
piso 11
Linea Gratuita 9800 13740
Phone: 336-2400 ext. 19-50

Colombia operates a program to provide financial compensation to civilian victims of terrorist acts, guerrilla attack, combat, or massacres.  Foreign nationals are not eligible for compensation under this program.  In addition, Colombia does not currently have a program for compensating victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes.  
Filing Period: Within 1 year of the incident.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of victims

Procedures 
Foreign nationals are not eligible for compensation. The Colombian program offers benefits to every civilian Colombian national who, as a result of any terrorist act, guerrilla attack, combat or massacre is personally injured or suffers economic or property losses.

To receive compensation, victim must obtain a certification from a competent authority stating the reason the applicant believes she or he is a victim of violence.

Benefits & Award Limits 
Compensation is awarded on a case specific basis.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Rehabilitation
 	Transportation
 	Replacement or construction of property damage or loss  
 	Funeral expenses
 	Family housing allowance

Emergency Awards 
Emergency or expedited claims are handled on a case-by-case basis. 

Funding Sources 
Information regarding funding for the Colombia compensation program was not available at the time this directory was published.
	Cyprus
Department of Social Insurance
Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance
Byron Avenue
Nicosia
Cyprus
Phone: (357) (2) 450-907
Fax: (357) (2) 463-984

Cyprus has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to 
victims of violent crime. 

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Within 5 days after the crime.
Filing Period: As soon as possible; within 2 years.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures
The claimant must file an application with the Director of Social Insurance.  

The claimant will receive notification of the program's decision as soon as it is reasonably possible for the Director of Social Insurance to establish eligibility in accordance with the provisions of the law and upon the review of police and medical reports. Temporary disability allowances are paid for a period of 6 months.

Benefits & Award Limits
Compensation is awarded on a case specific basis.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Hospitalization expenses in Public Institutions
 	Lost wages
 	Disability and Dependents Pension
 	Funeral expenses

Emergency Awards 
Information not available.

Funding Sources
Information not available.

Czech Republic 
The Compensation Department
Czech Ministry of Justice
Namesti 14 
Rijna 12
120 00 Praha 5
Czech Republic
Phone: 420-2-5710-4301

The Czech Republic has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent crime.  

Eligibility Requirements
Report to police: Yes.
Filing period: No later than 1 year following the date of commission of the criminal act.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime who suffer physical injury 
 	Survivors of victims 
 	Citizens of the Czech Republic, or to stateless persons authorized to reside permanently or for an extended period in the territory of the Czech Republic
 	Foreign nationals to the extent provided by a valid international agreement to which the Czech Republic is party

Procedures
The victim must submit an application to the Ministry of Justice.  

The Ministry of Justice shall dispense aid within 3 months following submission of the application and appropriate documentation.

Benefits & Award Limits
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Burial 
 	Lost support

Emergency Awards
Information not available.

Funding Sources  
Information not available.
	Denmark
Naevnet vedrorende erstatning til ofre for forbrydelser (Erstatningsnaevnet)
Store Kongensgade 1, 1.
1264 Kobenhavn K
Denmark
Phone: 453-391-3500
Fax: 453-391-3540

Denmark has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to
victims who suffer serious criminal injuries. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Within 24 hours. 
Filing Period: Within 2 years; exceptions are made.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens
 	Danish citizens victimized in a foreign country

Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police.  The claimant must then file an application for compensation with the police or send it to Naevnet vedrorende erstatning til ofre for forbrydesler at the address above.

The length of time it takes for the claimant to be notified of the program's decision depends on the case, but the earliest is 4 weeks.  After a decision is made, it will take 14 days for a claimant to receive compensation.

Benefits & Award Limits 
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages for disabled or incapacitated victims
 	Lost support for dependents of victims
 	Funeral expenses
 	Travel expenses
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Clothing worn or personal effects carried by the victim at the time of the crime   up to 1,000 Danish KronerDenmark (continued)

Emergency Awards 
The program does not provide emergency compensation awards. 

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by State appropriations. 
Finland 
The State Treasury/Victim Compensation Scheme 
P.O. Box 68 
00531 Helsinki, Finland
Phone: 358-0-772 51
Fax: 358-0-772 5334

Finland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: No time limit.
Filing Period: 10 years; exceptions are made.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of victims of crime
 	Foreign citizens
 	Citizens of Finland victimized in a foreign country

Procedures 
A crime victim may obtain an application from the State Treasury, the police, or local offices of the Social Insurance Institution. Abroad, applications are normally available at Embassies and Consulates of Finland.

The application should be sent either directly to the State Treasury or to any local office of the Social Insurance Institution. It will take 6 months, on average, for a victim to receive notification of the program's decision. Compensation is paid immediately after the decision is made.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum awards in Finnish Marks are: 
Personal injury: 270.000 
Property damage: 135.000
Loss of income: 660 a day

Compensable Costs  
 	Medical expenses 
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of homicide victims 
 	Funerals
 	Any clothing, articles for daily use, spectacles, and dental plates damaged by the crime
 	Litigation expenses to recover compensation from the offender
	Finland (continued)

Emergency Awards 
The program does not offer emergency compensation. However, the Act obliges the State Treasury to pay advance compensation where the applicant's right to compensation is evident and the decision is delayed.

Funding Sources
The program is funded by the State.
France
S.O.S. Attentats
Francoise Rudetzki, President
Hotel National des Invalides
6, bld des Invalides Paris
France
Phone: 33 (0) 1 47 04 20 00
Fax: 33 (0) 1 45 55 55 55

France has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to 
victims of violent or personal crimes. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes.  
Filing Period: Within 3 years after the crime, or 1 year after the last decision of justice.  Within 10 years for terrorist acts.

Victims of Terrorist Acts
Full compensation is payable in respect to personal injury or death caused by an act of terrorism which occurred either on French soil or, in the case solely of French nationals, outside France.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of victims
 	Foreign citizens
 	Victims of terrorism
 	French nationals who are victimized in a foreign country

Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police.  The claimant must file an application with the Fonds de Garantie (compensation fund), with the National Insurance, and with the Department of Civil War Veterans.  S.O.S. Attentats help claimants complete application forms.

Benefits & Award Limits 
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical and mental health expenses
 	Lost wages
 	Loss of support
 	Funeral expenses 
 	Pain and suffering
 	Disfigurement
 	Any clothing, spectacles, and dental damages
 	Physical therapy
 	Vocational rehabilitation 
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Services to replace work in home previously performed by the victim
France (continued)

Emergency Awards 
The victim receives an advance in a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 1 month. 

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by tax revenue.
Germany 
Ministry of Work and Social Order
Bundesministerium Fuer Arbeit Und Sozialordnung
Ruchusstrasse 1
53123 Bonn
Germany
Phone: 049-228-527-0
Fax: 049-228-527-2965

Germany has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes.
Filing Period: Within 1 year; exceptions are made. 

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens; if the crime was committed after June 30, 1990 and the victim has stayed in Germany for more than 3 years
 	EU country citizens from reciprocal states
 	Foreign citizens of the victim are from a country (or state) which has a reciprocal agreement covering German citizens
 
Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police and provide details of the date, place, and resulting injuries and losses of the crime.

A claimant can obtain an application from Versorgungsamt (war pension office) in almost every large town.  Weisser Ring also helps claimants complete the compensation forms. Notification can take approximately 6 months but compensation follows almost immediately.

Benefits & Award Limits 
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs
 	Medical expenses
 	Psychological care
 	Vocational rehabilitation
 	Pensions for disabled victims if victim's earning capacity is reduced by at least 25 percent for 6 months or more.  
 	Benefits for dependents of homicide victims
 	Physical therapy
 	Funeral expenses
 	Lost support for dependents
 	Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Germany (continued)

Emergency Awards 
The program does not provide emergency compensation awards.

Funding Sources 
Information not available.Hong Kong-SAR
Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Boards
c/o Social Welfare Department
7/F, Wu Chung House
213 Queen's Road East
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Phone: 2838 6079

Hong Kong has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes; no time limit.   
Filing Period: Within 2 years from the date of the crime. 

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime who suffer serious injuries
 	Dependents of deceased victims

Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police, and the police must confirm the victimization.  A claimant can obtain an application from the Board's office or police station.

The claimant should sign the application and send it to the Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Boards at the above address.   The time necessary to process an application depends upon how promptly the needed information can be supplied by relevant sources.  Decisions are rendered by the Compensation Board, and applicants will be notified in writing.

Benefits and Award Limits 
Compensation will be based on the same rates of compensation as are paid under the Emergency Relief Fund. The maximum awards are as follows:
Burial Grant: $10,700
Death grant: From $84,000 to $119,000 
Disability Grant: Up to $100,800
Injury Grant: From $504 up to $41,770
Interim Maintenance Grant: Up to $7,000 per month for 6 months.

Compensable Costs 
  None.  The program provides the above lump sum grants.

Emergency Awards 
In the event of homicide, payment may be ordered for funeral expenses to be made expeditiously in case of need and urgency.

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by the National Expenditure.   


	Republic of Ireland 
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal
13 Lower Hatch Street
Dublin 2. 
Republic of Ireland
Phone: (01) 610604

The Republic of Ireland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes; exceptions may be made.
Filing Period: Within 3 months of the crime;  exceptions may be made.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police and provide details of the date and place that it occurred as well as a full list of injuries and losses suffered. 

A claimant can obtain an application from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal.  

Benefits & Award Limits 
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Loss of earnings
 	Travel expenses
 	Lost support (for dependents of victims)
 	Funeral expenses
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Emergency Awards 
The program does not provide emergency awards.

Funding Sources 
Information not available.
	Israel
National Insurance 
Department for Victims of Violence
62 IBN Givrol Street
Tel Aviv
Phone: 03-524-2211 or 03-697-1234

Israel operates a program to provide financial compensation to victims of terrorism. Foreign national victims are eligible for compensation under the scheme. Israel does not currently have a program for compensating victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes; within 1 year.  
Filing Period: Within 1 year after the terrorist act.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures 
The victim must file an application with the National Insurance, Department for Victims of Violence.  Applications may be obtained from any branch of the National Insurance and may be sent to any branch for processing.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum award for funeral expenses is NIJ 4400 unless the victim is a foreign citizen and is buried abroad in which case the maximum is U.S. $1,300.  Other compensation is case specific.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Rehabilitation
 	Pension for disabled victims
 	Lost wages or support
 	Rest and recreation allowances
 	Funeral expenses
 	Replacement services

Emergency Awards 
Emergency or expedited claims are handled on a case-by-case basis. 

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by general appropriations.

	Italy 
Americans to contact the U.S. Embassy in Rome for further information.
Via Veneto 119/A
00187-Rome
Phone: 39(6)(46741)

Italy operates a program to provide financial compensation to victims of terrorism or organized crime. Foreign national victims are eligible for compensation under the scheme. Italy does not currently have a general scheme for compensating victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes.  
Filing Period: Within 3 years after the crime; 1 year after the last decision of justice; within 10 years for terrorist acts.

Victims of Terrorist Acts
Full compensation is payable with respect to personal injury or death caused by an act of terrorism which occurred either on Italian soil or, in the case solely of Italian nationals, outside Italy.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police and provide details of the date, place, and resulting injuries and losses of the crime.  The claimant then must "apply" for compensation, although application forms do not exist.  Victim Support Schemes help to explain the procedures and conditions of presenting a demand and obtaining compensation.

The prosecutor may decide to try a Penal Mediation.  In the case of injuries or property crimes with small prejudices, Penal mediation may help the victim to obtain compensation from the offender without a trial.

Benefits & Award Limits 
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs 
 	Criminal injuries
 	Entire compensation for all prejudices supported by victims and their family
 	Property crimes (condition of resources)

Emergency Awards 
The program does not provide for emergency compensation awards. 

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by State appropriations.

	Japan
The National Public Safety Commission
c/o The Office for Victims of Crime
Pay and Welfare Section
National Police Agency
1-2, 2 Chome, Kasumigaseki, 
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100
Japan
Phone: (03) 3580-0141 Ext. 2492
Fax: (03) 3580-1009

Japan has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims 
of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes; no time limit.   
Filing Period: Within 2 years from the day the applicant recognizes the crime, and within 7 years from the day the crime is committed. 

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime who suffer serious injuries
 	Dependents of deceased victims if they legally reside in Japan
 	Foreign citizens if the victim was a legal resident of Japan when the crime occurred

Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police, and the police must recognize the victimization.  A claimant can obtain an application from any police station or prefectual police department.

The claimant should send the application to the prefectual public safety commission through the police station or the prefectual police department that has jurisdiction over the address of the claimant.  It takes approximately 5 months for the applicant to be notified of the decision, and it takes approximately 2 more weeks for the applicant to receive the benefit.

Benefits and Award Limits 
The maximum awards in Yen: 
Bereaved Family Benefit: 10.790.000; Incapacity Benefit: 12.730.000

Compensable Costs 
None.  The program provides the above lump sum awards.

Emergency Awards 
If the program cannot quickly render the judgment because the offender is unknown or the degree of disability is unclear, the program offers the provisional benefit to the applicant.  

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by the National Expenditure.  For bereaved children, scholarships are available through the Crime Victims' Relief Fund.  

	Luxembourg
The Service D'Accueil et D' Information Juridique
Bureau 102, 12 Cote D'Eich
Luxembourg
Phone: 475981-345

Luxembourg has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims for losses resulting from personal crime. Compensation will only be granted when adequate financial compensation cannot be obtained from other sources such as the social security system, personal insurance, or the perpetrator.

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: As soon as possible, but within 1 year. 
Filing Period: Within 1 year; exceptions are made.

Claimants 
 	Citizens of Luxembourg who are victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Luxembourg citizens victimized in a foreign country

Procedures 
The victim must report the crime to the police.  The victim must send or present a letter requesting compensation with the Ministry of Justice, 16 Boulevard Royal, Luxembourg or may first contact the Service D'Accueil et D' Information Juridique at the address above.

The Ministry forwards the letter to a commission, who will contact the victim for additional information.  The commission makes recommendations to the Minister of Justice who makes the final decision on granting compensation and the amount of the award.  The length of the process is indeterminate.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum award limit Luxfrs 2,000,000 (U.S. $ 7,000). 

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages for disabled or incapacitated victims
 	Funeral expenses
 	Family home aid for disabled victims

Emergency Awards 
The program may grant partial compensation awards prior to a final judgment if the victim can prove urgent financial need. 

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by general appropriations. 


		The Netherlands 
Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven
P.O. Box 20021
2500 EA DEN HAAG
Phone: 01131-70-3813990
Fax: 01131-70-3813313

The Netherlands has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Within 3 years; exceptions are made.
Filing Period: No time limit.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime who suffer serious injuries
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures 
A claimant can obtain a compensation application, by phone or mail, from Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven.  The application should be sent there as well.  It takes approximately 17 months for a claimant to receive notification of the program's decision.  Compensation will be received 4 weeks after notification.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum awards in Gilders:
Material damage: 50.000
Immaterial damage (not for dependents of deceased victims): 20.000

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of homicide victims
 	Funerals
 	Travel
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim
 	Removal expenses
 	Legal aid
 	Any other expense reasonably related to the injury
The Netherlands (continued)

Emergency Awards 
The program makes emergency awards when the request meets all of the eligibility conditions (except the exact extent of the damage), and when a good reason for expedition exists.

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by the national government and the Department of Justice.
	Norway
Royal Ministry of Justice and the Police
Department of Civil Affairs
P.O. Box 8005 Dep., N-0030
Oslo, Norway
Phone: 47 22 34 99 90
Fax: 47 22 24 27 22

Norway has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims 
of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: As soon as possible; exceptions are made.
Filing Period: No time limit.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens
 	Citizens of Norway victimized in a foreign  country

Procedures
A claimant can obtain an application from the police station, the chief administrative officer of the county, or the Ministry of Justice.  It should be sent to the chief administrative officer of the county.

The claimant will receive notification of the program's decision between 2 weeks and 6 months, dependent on whether a complaint is forwarded. Compensation is received between 1 day and 3 weeks.  This decision can be appealed to an independent committee of three persons, appointed by the government, which is the final decisionmaker.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum award in Krones is 200.000.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of deceased  victims
 	Funerals
 	Travel
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim
	Norway (continued)

Emergency Awards 
The program may give a prepayment if the award decision is delayed due to no fault of the claimant, and it would be reasonable to do so.

Funding Sources 
The program is funded through tax revenue.
	Philippines
The Department of Justice
Padra Faura Street, Rm. 125
Manila
Phone: 525-1304

The Philippines has a victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims 
of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes; no time limit.
Filing Period: Within 6 months of the crime.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures
A claimant can obtain an application from the Board of Claims through the Justice Department.  U.S. citizens may obtain applications from the U.S. Embassy in Manila.  The Board of Claims is required to render a decision within 30 days. Victims should request copies of all medical records from treating hospitals and physicians.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum award in Pesos is 10,000 
(U.S. $400). 

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses 
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages 
 	Lost support for dependents of homicide victims

Emergency Awards 
The program does not offer emergency compensation awards. 

Funding Sources 
The program is funded by the government of the Philippines.

		Poland 
The Foundation for Assistance to Crime Victims
02-520 Warszawa, Ul
Wisniowa 50
Phone: 48-22-48-28-90

Poland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims 
of violent crime. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Report to Police: Yes. 
Filing Period: Within 2 years from the date of the crime.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of victims of crime
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures 
A crime victim must apply to the Foundation office at the above address.  There is no special application form required.  Applicants may submit a letter describing their situation along with a court sentence or a document stating that the investigation has been discontinued by the prosecutor.   A police report is not required and is not honored. 

Decisions to award or deny an application are issued within a month from receipt of the application.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The amount of assistance depends on the economic status of the victim and their range of losses.

Compensable Costs
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health expenses
 	Lost wages
 	Loss of support

Emergency Awards 
No formal emergency program exists, but expedited compensation is paid to children of victims to cover their medical expenses while investigations are underway.

Funding Sources
The program is not run or financed by the Polish government.  Since 1991, it has operated solely on donations from individuals and institutions.
Portugal
Portuguese Ministry of Justice 
Escandinhas De S.
Crispim 7
1100, Lisbon
Phone: 351-1-8887-6741

Portugal has an official program available for compensation and assistance to victims of crime. It is managed by a committee, comissao De Proteccao as Victims De Crime Violento, coordinated by the Portuguese Ministry of Justice.

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes; no specific time limit.
Filing Period: 1 year after the crime.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of victims of crime
 	Foreign citizens
 	Portuguese citizens victimized in a foreign country if compensation was not available.

Procedures
There is no specific application form required. A claim may be filed by sending a letter that explains the facts surrounding the crime and the victimization.  A statement reflecting the amount of compensation requested should be included with the letter.  The letter should be directed to the Portuguese Ministry of Justice at the above address.

The committee must conclude their investigation and forward a recommendation to the Ministry for a final decision.

Benefits & Award Limits
The maximum awards in Portuguese Escudos is 4,000,000.00 (U.S. $23,500)

Compensable Costs  
 	Medical expenses 
 	Lost wages
 	Lost support for dependents of victims 
 	Funerals
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims

Emergency Awards
The program offers expedited or emergency compensation on a case-by-case basis. 

Funding Sources
Information regarding funding for the Portuguese compensation programs was not available at the time this directory was published.
Spain

On December 11, 1995, Spain passed a law initiating a victims' compensation and assistance program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent crimes that are committed in Spain and which cause serious bodily or mental injuries.  The law provides for the establishment of a National Commission on Aid and Assistance to Victims of Violent Crimes and Crimes Against Sexual Freedom.  As of April 1997, the new law had not yet been implemented.

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: As soon as possible; exceptions are made.
Filing Period: Within 2 years; exceptions are made.

Victims of Terrorist Acts
Compensation is payable for physical and psychological injuries that are the result of crimes committed by an armed gang or terrorist organization.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims and persons who have been living permanently with the deceased for 2 or more years.
 	Foreign citizens (only when the country of nationality provides similar assistance to Spanish nationals)

Procedures 
Petitions for assistance will be filed with the Ministry of Economy and Finance as soon as the compensation program is fully established.  Decisions to award compensation shall be made after a hearing and after considering the report by the Legal Services of the State, which shall participate in the processing of these cases.

Benefits & Award Limits
There is no maximum award. The amount of assistance shall in no event exceed the compensation determined in the court judgment.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health expenses
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of homicide victims
 	Funerals

Emergency Awards
Provisional assistance may be granted before a final court decision provided the precarious situation of the victim or his beneficiaries has been substantiated.

Funding Sources 
Information regarding funding is not currently available.
Sweden
The Ministry of Justice, Minister of Justice Laila Freivalds
(Justitiedepartementet, Justitieminister Laila Freivalds)
103 33 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: 46 8 405 10 00
Fax: 46 8 20 27 34

Sweden has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims 
of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes; no time limit.
Filing Period: 2 years; exceptions are made.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens
 	Citizens of Sweden victimized in a foreign country

Procedures
Application forms are available at the local police stations, district courts, the local enforcement service offices, and insurance companies.  Applications can also be ordered from the Criminal Victim Compensation and Support Authority.

The application must be sent to the Criminal Victim Compensation and Support Authority which is a central agency covering criminal injuries throughout the country.  The claimant is notified of the program's decision within a few days.  It then takes another week or two to receive the award.

Benefits & Award Limits 
The maximum awards in Kroners:
Personal Injuries: limited to twenty times the basic amount or SEK 704 000.
Property Damage: half of the above sum. 

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of deceased victims
 	Funerals
 	Travel
 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim
 	Pain and suffering
 	Violation of personal integrity
 	Inconveniences resulting from the injury


Sweden (continued)

Emergency Awards 
When the victim is in urgent need of medical care, therapy, or has been infected by HIV, an emergency award can be made. 

Funding Sources
The program is funded by tax revenue.
Switzerland
Swiss Federal Bureau of Justice
Division of Legislative Projects and Methods, Office of Crime Victim Assistance
Bundeshaus West
3003 Bern, Switzerland
011 4131 322 4767

In October 1991, the Swiss Government enacted the Federal Law on Crime Victims Assistance to be implemented at the Cantonal (State) level.  The federal law sets forth general guidelines for crime victims assistance and calls for the establishment of local counseling centers.  Crime victims must seek compensation and assistance through the counseling center in the state where the crime was committed. Each state establishes its own guidelines as to the amount and kind of compensation to be awarded. 

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes
Filing Period: Within 2 years.

Claimants
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens
 	Swiss citizens victimized in a foreign country that does not have a compensation program.

Procedures
Applications must be filed with the counseling center in the canton (state) where the crime occurred. 

The federal law provides for income limits unless the crime is particularly severe.  If a victim's income is under the amount for social security and disability, the victim receives full compensation.  If it is more than the amount, the victim's award is reduced.

Benefits & Award Limits
The amount of compensation available varies from state to state.  

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Psychological care
 	Lost wages
 	Funerals

Emergency Awards
Crime victims can receive an advance if the victim needs immediate assistance.

Funding Sources
Information regarding funding for the Swiss compensation programs was not available at the time this directory was published.

United Arab Emirates
Ministry of Justice
ABU DHABI, P.O. Box 753
U.A.E.

The United Arab Emirates court system provides financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes; within 3 years. 
Filing Period: No time limit; exceptions are made.

Claimants
 	Victims of all violent personal offenses 
 	Foreign citizens 

Procedures
The victim must report the crime to the police within 3 years of its occurrence.  The claimant can obtain an application for compensation from the police.  The police will then send the case to the G.P. within 48 hours after which it will be sent to the court of hearing. 

The claimant will receive notification of the court's decision within 1 week.   Compensation will be paid within 1 month of the court's decision. 

Benefits & Award Limits 
There is no maximum award limit. 

Compensable Costs
Information regarding compensable costs is not currently available.

Emergency Awards
The program does not offer emergency or expedited compensation awards.

Funding Sources
The compensation program is funded by the federal government.
United Kingdom
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
Tay House 
300 Bath Street.
Glasgow
Scotland 92 4JR
Phone: 014-133-12726
Fax:  014-133-12287

The Compensation Agency
Royston House
34 Upper Queen Street
Belfast
Northern Ireland BT2 6FD
Phone: 01232-249944
Fax: 01232-246956

The United Kingdom (which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime. 

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: As soon as possible; exceptions are made.
Filing Period: Within 2 years; exceptions are made.

Claimants 
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims
 	Foreign citizens

Procedures
A claimant can obtain an application from police stations, hospitals, CICA, local Victim Support Schemes, Crown Court Witness Service, or local Citizens Advice Bureaus.

The completed application should be sent to the CICA.  The program's initial decision should be made within 12 months, while reviews and hearings take several months longer. Compensation will be paid as soon as CICA receives notification that the claimant accepts the decision.

Benefits & Award Limits
The maximum award in Pounds is 500,000.

Compensable Costs 
 	Medical expenses
 	Mental health expenses
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of homicide victims
 	Funerals
 	TravelUnited Kingdom (continued)

 	Rehabilitation for disabled victims
 	Pain and suffering
 	Bereavement
 	Loss of parental services

Emergency Awards
Interim payments may be made where a final decision as to the appropriate award is uncertain, for example, when the victim's medical prognosis is unclear. 

Funding Sources
The program is funded by the Government/Taxpayers' revenue.





































United States
U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime 
810 Seventh Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20531 
Phone: (202)307-5983
Fax: (202)514-6383

Each of the 50 States in the U.S., plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands operate a crime victim compensation program to provide financial assistance to victims of violent or personal crime. Each State administers its own program in accordance with its State statute. The U.S. Department of Justice provides supplemental funding and technical support to the States. The following information is generally applicable to all State compensation programs. For specific information regarding individual programs, a list of State programs is provided on the next page. 

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Usually within 72 hours; exceptions are made for good cause. 
Filing Period: One year is typical; time limits vary from State to State.

Victims of Terrorist Acts
Compensation is payable for residents and nonresidents who are injured by crimes involving terrorism occurring within the State or, in the case of U.S. citizens, outside of the U.S.    

Claimants
 	Victims of crime
 	Dependents of homicide victims 
 	Relatives of victims of crime  
 	Foreign citizens; eligible in most States

Procedures
The claimant must file an application with the compensation agency in the State in which the crime occurred.

Based on information submitted by the victim, the agency determines if the claimant is eligible and has suffered a financial loss. In most States, the victim can appeal the agency's decision to deny or reduce the award of compensation.
 
Benefits & Award Limits 
Most States can pay a maximum of between $15,000 and $25,000.  A few States have higher or lower maximums.

Compensable Costs 
All States will cover the following: 
 	Medical expenses 
 	Mental health counseling 
 	Lost wages for disabled victims
 	Lost support for dependents of homicide victims 
 	Funeral

United States (continued)

In addition, many States cover the following:
 	Travel for medical treatment 
 	Services to replace work previously performed by the victim 
 	Cleaning of homicide scene if a residence 
 	Essential personal property 
 	Rehabilitation

Emergency Awards
Some States provide emergency awards or expedite processing for victims faced with an extraordinary financial or health crisis.

Funding Sources
Most States obtain their funding from fees or charges assessed against offenders. Some States receive appropriations from general revenue. OVC provides supplemental funds from Federal criminal fines.
United States Crime Victim Compensation Programs:
 Phone, Fax Numbers and E-mail Addresses
	
Alabama
(334) 242-4007
(334) 353-1401 (Fax)

Alaska
(907) 465-3040
(907) 465-2379 (Fax)

Arizona
(Programs in Each County)
(602) 230-0252 [State Coordinator]
(602) 728-0752 (Fax)

Arkansas
(501) 682-1323
(501) 682-5313 (Fax)
E-mail: gingerb@ag.state.ar.us

California
(916) 323-3432
(916) 327-2933 (Fax)

Colorado
(Programs in Each District)
(303) 239-4402 [State Coordinator]
(303) 202-9226 (Fax)

Connecticut
(860) 529-3089
(860) 721-0593 (Fax)

Delaware
(302) 995-8383
(302) 995-8387 (Fax)

District of Columbia
(202) 879-4216
(202)879-4230 (Fax)

Florida
(850) 414-3300
(850) 487-1595 (Fax)

Georgia
(404) 559-4949
(404) 559-4960 (Fax)

Hawaii
(808) 587-1143
(808) 587-1146 (Fax)
E-mail: lkoga@lava.net

Idaho
(208) 334-6000
(208) 334-6070 (Fax)
NET: http://www.state.id.us/iic/index.htm

Illinois
(312) 814-2581 [A.G.'s Office]
(312) 814-5097
(217) 782-7101 [Court of Claims]
(217) 524-8968 (Fax)

Indiana
(317) 233-3383
(317) 232-4979 (Fax)

Iowa
(515) 281-5044
(515) 281-8199 (Fax)
NET: kbrodie@max.state.ia.us

Kansas 
785-296-2215
785-296-0652(Fax)

Kentucky
(502) 564-7986/2290
(502) 564-4817 (Fax)

Louisiana
(504) 925-4437
(504) 925-4998 (Fax)

Maine
(207) 626-8800
(207) 624-7730 (Fax)
NET: deb.Rice@state.Me.us

Maryland
(410) 764-4214
(410) 764-4182 (Fax)United States Crime Victim Compensation Programs (continued)

Massachusetts
(617) 727-2200 ext.2251
(617) 227-1622 (Fax)

Michigan
(517) 373-7373
(517) 241-2769 (Fax)

Minnesota
(612) 282-6267
(612) 282-6269 (Fax)
NET: Marie.bibus@state.mn.us

Mississippi
(601) 359-6766
(601) 359-3262 (Fax)
NET: Morriss@dfa.state.ms.us

Missouri
(573) 526-6006
(573) 751-4135 (Fax)
NET: swright@mail.state.mo.us

Montana 
(406) 444-3653
(406) 444-4722 (Fax)

Nebraska
(402) 471-2828
(402) 471-2837 (Fax)

Nevada
(702) 486-2740 (Las Vegas)
(702) 486-2740
(702) 687-4065 (Reno)
(702) 687-3983 (Fax)

New Hampshire
(603) 271-1284
(603) 271-2110 (Fax)
NET: ktherrien@doj.state.nh.us

New Jersey
(973) 648-2107     
(973) 648-7031 (Fax)
NET: vccb@msn.comNew Mexico
(505) 841-9432
(505) 841-9437 (Fax)
NET: 76123.3550@compuserve.com

New York
(212) 417-5136 (New York City)
(212) 417-4043 (New York City) (Fax)
(518) 457-8727 (Albany)
(518) 457-8063 (Albany) (Fax)

North Carolina
(919) 571-4736
(919) 715-4209 (Fax)

North Dakota
(701) 328-6195
(701) 328-6651 (Fax)
NET: cc.mail.pcoughlin@ranch.state.nd.us

Ohio
(614) 466-7190
(614) 466-7788 (Fax)
NET: Stiffler@post.cco.state.oh.us

Oklahoma
(405) 557-6700
(405) 524-0581 (Fax)
NET: Suzanne@telepath.com

Oregon
(503) 378-5348
(503) 378-5738 (Fax)
NET: MaryEllenJohnson@DOJ.State.OR.US

Pennsylvania
(717) 787-2040
(717) 783-7713 Ext. 3212 (Fax)
NET: Lavery@pccd.state.pa.us

Rhode Island
(401) 222-2287
(401) 222-4577 (Fax)

South Carolina 
(803) 734-1900
(803) 734-1708 (Fax)United States Crime Victim Compensation Programs (continued)

South Dakota
(605) 773-6317
(605) 773-6834 (Fax)
NET: Annh@dss.state.sd.us

Tennessee
(615) 741-2734
(615) 532-4979 (Fax)
NET: sclayton@mail.state.tn.us

Texas 
(512) 936-1238
(512) 320-8270 (Fax)

Utah
(801) 238-2360
(801) 533-4127 (Fax)

Vermont
(802) 241-1250
(802) 241-1253 (Fax)

Virginia
(804) 367-8686
(804) 367-9740 (Fax)

Virgin Islands
(340) 774-1166
(340) 774-3466 (Fax)Washington
(360) 902-5355 
(360) 902-5333 (Fax)
NET: nnan235@lni.wa.gov

West Virginia
(304) 347-4850
(304) 347-4851 (Fax)
NET: CTCLAIMS@MAIL.WVNET.EDU

Wisconsin
(608) 266-6470
(608) 264-6368 (Fax)
NET: GOODWINSM@STATE.WI.US

Wyoming
(307) 777-6271
(307) 777-6869 (Fax)
E-Mail: smonta@missc.state.wy.us

Office for Victims of Crime
U.S. Department of Justice
(202) 307-5983
(202) 514-6383 (Fax)
	Crime Victim Compensation Program 
Information Update
				
Please use this page, and any additional pages you may need, to make corrections to the information in this Directory or to submit new information to be included in the next edition.  

Please mail or fax your information to the following address:
State Compensation and Assistance Division 
Office for Victims of Crime 
810 Seventh Street, NW 
Washington, D.C. 20531 
Phone: (202) 616-2145  Fax: (202) 514-6383 





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