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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May
18
10:00 AM
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June
15
10:00 AM
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July
20
09:30 AM
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Featured
News
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 16, 2021 - 11:45amSunday, April 18 through Saturday, April 24, 2021
Introducing: VAP Connect
August 20, 2020 - 9:00amThe New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) launches a NEW online community for Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs).
Training Needs Assessment Survey
June 22, 2020 - 2:15pmNew York State Office of Victims Services partnership aims to survey the training needs of crime victim service providers in New York.
NEW LAW taking effect - Domestic Partner Update
June 16, 2020 - 1:00pmThe Office of Victim Services has issued an Advisory Bulletin regarding a new law taking effect related to the eligibility of certain Domestic Partners.
NEW LAW taking effect - FRE/HIV-PEP Update
June 12, 2020 - 1:30pmThe Office of Victim Services has issued an Advisory Bulletin regarding a new law taking effect related to FRE/HIV-PEP reimbursement.
OVS COVID-19 Update for Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs)
May 15, 2020 - 10:00amOVS understands VAPs are under unique forms of stress during this time and has published a COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document to help.