More than six in 10 people in the U.S. have been a victim of crime in the last 10 years,and roughly half of those have been the victim of a violent crime. Yet, California Victim Compensation Program is currently failing survivors of crime. Denial rates have tripled and payouts have plunged nearly 30%. You can read the full report here. We’re working to change that.
Victim compensation provides victims of crime with resources to heal from physical, emotional and/or financial harms suffered as a result of being a victim. California has a victim compensation program that can reimburse victims for expenses such as medical costs, lost wages, therapy or funeral costs.
To see if you’re eligible for victim compensation, go here.
Californians for Safety and Justice is working to build a future where all victims get the help and support they need in the aftermath of a crime and that means increasing access to victims’ compensation to ensure that no survivor is left behind.
Join the movement to build safety that lasts and justice that heals.