Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program
Address
115 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 228-3368
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/safer-communities/supporting-victims-of-crime/crime-victim-compensation/
Description:
State program that provides reimbursement for expenses incurred from being victimized by violent crime. Funds available for eligible expenses including funeral and burial, lost wages, tuition loss, relocation, counseling and transportation, medical expenses including hospital and dental.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Fees:
No fees
Languages:
Spanish, English, Polish
Handicap Accessible?
No
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
October 29, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
115 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Contacts
General Email
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
Crime Victim Assistance Line
(800) 228-3368
Fax
(312) 814-4231
Main
(312) 814-2581
TTY
(877) 398-1130
Legal Status:
Government - State
Services
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Description
Provides financial support to those who have been a victim or witness to a violent crime.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Completed application form; Support documents (police report, plenary order of protection, civil no-contact order; Additional documentation may be required.
Eligibility
Be a victim of a crime that happened in Illinois, or applying on behalf of the victim, such as a parent or legal guardian of crime victim under 18 years of age.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Download application and instructions from website, complete and return to address provided, OR (2) Complete and submit online application from the website. (3) Send copies of all relevant documents requested. (4) If initial application is approved, applicant will get additional forms sent to them to be completed and returned within 30 days (5) If victim is under 18 years of age, the application must be signed by parent or legal guardian.
Languages
Spanish, English, Polish
Geography Served
- Illinois
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