Crime victim compensation programs

by Richard H. Saldana

This guide provides information on how the victims of violent crime may apply for financial compensation from their state government. It covers all 50 states and the U.S. Commonwealths. Included is information on who is eligible, eligibility requirements, compensable losses, noncompensable losses, maximum awards, phone numbers, addresses, whom to contact and in-depth overview of the procedures of each state's program.