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Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program
If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury from a violent crime, the Crime Victim Compensation Program may be able to help. The program helps victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses related to injuries from violent crime. It is funded entirely by fines and penalties paid by criminals (not by taxpayers).
The program pays for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). The program can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation
Eligibility Criteria
Instructions for Referral
Complete an application, sign all three releases, and return it to the Crime Victim Compensation Program either by mail or through our online crime victim compensation application. The application can be found here: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-crime-victims/crime-victim-compensation-program/online-crime-victim-compensation-application