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Offers services to victims that include trained trauma informed forensic nurses at hospitals, testing, treatment, support services, HIV infection prevention, financial assistance, and a limited amount of counseling. The crime does not need to be reported to law enforcement to receives these services. All services are provided by phone only. If a physical meeting is required, an appointment must be arranged in advance with a staff person. Forensic Nurses at the hospital will assist with explaining the process and filling out and signing forms.
Provides financial assistance of up to $10,000 to eligible crime victims who have experienced a financial loss as the direct result of a crime, as long as the loss is not reimbursable through other sources, such as insurance. When appropriate, money is available to pay for the following expenses: medical and dental care, counseling for victims and family members, funeral expenses, lost wages due to time missed from work, other expenses such as prescriptions, eyeglasses, and limited transportation costs. If death occurs as a result of the crime, legal dependents may receive temporary living expenses. Eligibility for victims of sexual assault is different and specific to that crime. Victims of sexual assault are encouraged to contact CCVS. Applications are available at local police departments, at each State Attorney's office and on the VCCVS website.
Administers a victims of crime compensation program for individuals whose car windows and/or tires have been damaged by crime.