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Office of Victim Services Compensation is sponsored by New York State Office of Victim Services. Provides compensation for out-of-pocket expenses related to experiencing a crime, including moving expenses for victims of domestic violence.
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Compensation | NY Crime Victims Legal Help Online Claim Application Guide Victim Compensation Online Claim Application Guide If you are a victim of crime, you may have many costs related to the crime and your recovery. This can include medical and mental health care costs, lost income, and repairing or replacing damaged or lost property. Crime victim compensation may be able to help you with these financial matters.
Anyone can apply for victim compensation, but if you need help, do not hesitate to contact a crime victim advocate or a civil legal organization funded by NYS Office of Victim Services (OVS). For more information, please go to the OVS website . This Guide is currently being updated to reflect changes that went into effect on 12/31/25.
The Victim Compensation Claim Navigator is up-to-date and can help you figure out if you are eligible for compensation, which claim you can apply for, and what expenses can be covered. Preparing to file a claim Find out if you're eligible for compensation, get an overview of the claims process, learn how to use the online portal, and find out what type of claim to apply for.
Use the Victim Compensation Claim Navigator to figure out what type of claim you can apply for, and find step-by-step guidance about information you will need to file a personal injury, essential personal property, or death claim. Important things to know about finalizing your claim, how long it will take, and what to do following OVS' decision. What is crime victim compensation?
Crime victim compensation is a government program that pays back victims and their families for expenses that resulted from being a victim of crime. It’s important to know: Not all crime victims are eligible for victim compensation. OVS is the "payer of last resort."
This means that OVS only pays compensation after all other resources, such as insurance or worker’s compensation, are exhausted. Victims of crime in NYS can apply for compensation through the NYS Office of Victim Services' Online Portal, OVS Compass , or by completing a written claims application . What is the Victim Compensation Online Application Guide?
This guide was created by the NY Crime Victims Legal Network to help both crime victims and advocates using the online portal OVS Compass to complete and submit victim compensation claims online. The online application may be challenging for anyone new to the process.
Our goal is: To direct you to resources that can help you with the application process, Let you know what information you may need to complete the application, and Offer tips to help you submit the application successfully. How do I use the Victim Compensation Online Claim Application Guide? This guide can be reviewed before using OVS Compass or used while completing the online application.
You can print out pages of this guide to help you with the online claims process. To quickly hide this page, click the red 'Quick Exit' button in the upper righthand corner. Or hit the Escape key on your keyboard.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Victims of crime who were physically injured, victims under 18, 60 and over, or disabled who were not physically injured, certain relatives and dependents, those who paid for burial costs, child victims, certain victims…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000 for lost wages/support, up to $6,000 for burial/funeral expenses, up to $2,500 for moving expenses, up to $500 for essential personal property. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Office of Victim Services Compensation is funded by New York State Office of Victim Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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