Help for Crime Victims
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a crime, help may be available.
The Office of Victim Services may be able to help with medical bills and counseling expenses; burial and funeral costs; lost wages; and other types of assistance.
The agency also funds a network of victim service providers across New York State. Don’t wait another minute to learn more.
Guidance for Victim Service Providers
OVS also provides guidance and support to the network of victim service providers that it funds across New York State.
These agencies and organizations provide assistance such as counseling and crisis intervention, advocacy and legal help to those in times of need.
Professionals who work for victim service providers can access documents, advisory bulletins, informational e-mails and other information.
File a Claim Online
You can file a claim for compensation online, either on your own or contact a victim assistance program for help.
OVS provides a safety net if you have no other way to pay for costs – including but not limited to medical bills, counseling expenses, burial and funeral costs, and lost wages – resulting from being the victim of a crime. Your family members also may be eligible for help.
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FROM OVC - Introducing the New and Improved SANE Guide
September 9, 2016 - 1:30pmNearly two decades after releasing the original guide for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs, the Office for Victims of Crime is pleased to announce the new and improved SANE Program Development and Operation Guide.
Governor Cuomo Signs Law Helping Families of Homicide Victims with Funeral Costs.
August 22, 2016 - 4:00pmLegislation allows funeral home businesses to pay for burial costs on behalf of a family and then recover those expenses from the Office of Victim Services, which provides a financial safety net for innocent crime victims and their family members.
Governor Cuomo Announces First-Ever OVS Public Awareness Campaign
August 2, 2016 - 12:30pmOffice of Victim Services also marks 50 years of help, healing and hope for crime victims, families
OVS seeks feedback from crime victims, service providers
July 26, 2016 - 1:30pmThe New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) is seeking feedback from crime victims and service providers to gauge the type of civil legal services that are critical to assist victims in communities across the state outside of New York City
Crime Victim Survey
June 6, 2016 - 1:00pmNEW: New York State Office of Victims Services partnership aims to survey the civil legal service needs of crime victims in New York.
New York State sponsors unique training for victim advocates
June 6, 2016 - 12:45pmVictim Services Academy teaches strategies, techniques to better assist crime victims