Financial Assistance to Victims of Crime

As the victim of a crime, you are entitled to some form of compensation for your financial loss as a direct result of a criminal act.  There are a few ways to be compensated:

Restitution

If an offender has been charged with a criminal offense the Judge can order him/her to

reimburse the victim for their financial losses as the direct result of the crime.

 For more information on the process for requesting restitution, click here.

Victim Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP)

is administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.  VCAP covers any unreimbursed:

                                                            - Medical

                                                            - Counseling

                                                            - Loss of Earnings

                                                            - Loss of Support

                                                            - Stolen Benefit Cash

                                                            - Relocation

                                                            - Funeral

                                                            - Crime Scene Clean-up

**For a more detailed description of each covered expense, click here.  Also, loss of property and pain and suffering are not covered.