New York State. Crime Victims Board.

Address:55 Hanson Place, 10th Fl. Brooklyn NY 11217
Telephone(s):718-923-4325 800-247-8035
Fax:718-923-4347
E-mail:cvbinfo@cvb.state.ny.us
World Wide Web: http://www.cvb.state.ny.us
TTY/TDD:888-289-9747

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Description:This agency operates a crime victim compensation program by which the innocent victims of crime, their families, and certain others closely affected by the crime may be eligible for financial assistance for certain out-of-pocket expenses associated with the crime, including medical expense, funeral/burial expense, loss of earnings or support, counseling expense, and vocational rehabilitation expense. This agency also operates a grants-in-aid program by which funding is provided to approximately one-hundred crime victim services providers throughout the State. Also, N.Y.S. residents who are victims of a crime out of state, can also obtain benefits from this agency.

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Hours:Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements:Immediate victims of crimes, their families, and certain others closely affected by the crime may be eligible for compensation.
Fees/Methods of Payment:Free

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Services Offered:Crime Victim Support, Legal Education/Information, 

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Languages Offered:Spanish, 

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Target Groups(By Need):Victims / Survivors, 

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