First, she can receive money to help pay for any counseling that she and her children might need. If she was employed at the time of the crime and is unable to work now because of her injuries, she may be eligible for lost wages. The 76th Legislature added another important benefit for victims of domestic violence. Qualified applicants are now eligible to receive financial assistance with relocation expenses related to leaving an abusive situation. These expenses can include rent, security deposits, and moving vans.
Applications are also available from local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices.
I was recently the victim of a mugging. The Crime Victims' Compensation Program paid for my emergency room visit, but they denied my claims for the money and watch that were stolen. The guidelines for reimbursement from the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund are set by the Texas Legislature. My office has no leeway in making exceptions to these rules. Only those expenses outlined by the Legislature are eligible for reimbursement.