CRIME VICTIM’S COMPENSATION

The Pennsylvania Victims Compensation Assistance Program helps victims and their families ease the financial burdens they may face as a result of crime.

You may be eligible if:

· The crime occurred in Pennsylvania

· The crime was reported to law enforcement within 72 hours

· The crime occurred within the last two years.

 

Types of expenses that may be covered include:

· Medical expenses

· Counseling expenses

· Loss of earnings

· Loss of support

· Relocation expenses

· Funeral expenses

· Crime-scene clean-up

· Money stolen or defrauded from individuals on a fixed income, such as Social Security or a pension.

Information, brochures, and applications are available from V/WSSP. We can assist you in filing a claim free of charge.

Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia, Inc.

1426 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia, Inc.    ●    1426 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147    ●    Telephone: 215-551-3360    ●    Fax: 215-551-3301    ●    E-mail: vwssp@aol.com  ●    www.vwssp.org   ●    Last updated May 27, 2010