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New York State Crime Victims Board
Compensation Services |
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| Crime Victims
Assistance services gives hope to victims of all crimes |
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Opportunities’
Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis program has earned a well-deserved reputation
in our community for outstanding advocacy and services tovictims of domestic violence
and sexual assault. However, many people are surprised to learn the program
also provides advocacy and services to victims of many other types of crimes
as well. It’s made possible through funding provided by the New York State
Crime Victims Assistance Board. With Opportunities as the designated local
contact for Crime Victims Assistance services, people who have been
victimized by such crimes as DUI/DWI, robbery, assault (and a host of other
crimes) can receive advocacy and other services such as hotline crisis
counseling, information and referrals, group support, criminal justice
support and legal advocacy, and compensation claims assistance.
Advocates provide or link the
victim to the services offered under the program. Of particular importance
is helping the victim complete a CVB claim application, which is then
forwarded to the Crime Victims Board at the state level. A person from that
agency is then assigned by the Crime Victims Board to work with the victim,
with our Advocates assisting as necessary.
Crime Victims Assistance has proven to be a natural fit within
Opportunities’ Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis program. This past year, over
50
families in Lewis County were served. Most of
the individuals seeking help were victims of domestic violence, adult
victims of sexual assault, or children who were the victims of physical or
sexual abuse. |
| About Crime Victims
Assistance services: |
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Advocates assist crime victims with filing compensation
claims with the New York State Crime Victims Board. Crime victims may be
eligible to receive compensation for the following:
- Medical and counseling expenses;
- Loss or damage of essential personal property;
- Burial/funeral expenses;
- Lost wages or lost support;
- Transportation to court for necessary court appearances for
prosecution;
- Occupational/vocational rehabilitation;
- Use of domestic violence shelters;
- Crime scene clean-up;
- Good Samaritan property losses;
- Moving expenses
The Crime Victims Program also ensures that all crime victims are aware of their
rights. |
If you live in New York State, but live outside of Lewis County,
click here to find the local Victim Assistance Program in your county.
(a new browser window will open.)
To see detailed information
about your rights as a crime victim, visit the
New York
State Crime Victims Board web site.
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In 2007, 39 families received Crime
Victims Assistance services. |
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| For more information about the Crime Victims Assistance
services, please call 376-8202, extension 4, or
email us. |
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