Overview
The Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) provides financial assistance and/or reimbursement for crime related expenses. The Program is funded by fines and fees paid to the DC Courts as well as by a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant.
You may be able to receive assistance with things like:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical and mental health bills
- Lost wages and loss of support
- Cleaning up the crime scene
- Emergency shelter or moving to a safer place
View the video below to learn more.