A:The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is a state agency that provides financial assistance to eligible victims of sexual assault and abuse in addition to other violent crimes. The agency was established in 1965 and is funded by fines and penalties imposed on criminal offenders, as well as federal grants. CalVCB provides financial assistance to victims and their families for expenses related to the crime, including medical and dental treatment, mental health services, funeral and burial expenses, income loss, and relocation. The agency also provides reimbursement for property damage or loss resulting from a crime. Certain types of crimes, such as domestic violence and sexual assault, have no time limit for filing an application.
The goal of CalVCB is to help ease the financial burden on victims and their families and provide support during a difficult time. A Los Angeles sexual abuse attorney from our firm can help determine if you are eligible to recover compensation through this program, in addition to other forms of compensation.