Crime victims compensation programs in New York and throughout the United States provide important and needed help and financial assistance to victims of crime.
In New York State, a victim of crime can apply to receive money from the crime victims’ compensation fund by filing an application with the NYS Office of Victim Services (OVS), formerly referred to as the NY Crime Victims Board (CVB).
For more specific information relating to your application, please select a crime below:
Crime
Violent Crime
Rape
Domestic Violence
Homicide
Child Abuse
Murder
Harassment
Assault
Arson
Sexual Assault
Stalking
Domestic Abuse
Gang Violence
Elder Abuse