Office of Victim Services
Delivering Critical Services to Victims
If you or your family have been affected by crime, OVS may be able to provide financial relief for out-of-pocket expenses like medical and counseling costs, end-of-life arrangements and funeral expenses, lost wages, and more.
OVS also funds and supports more than 200 Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs) across New York State that offer services like counseling, advocacy, emergency shelter, relocation assistance, and more.
Connecting with a program, or VAP, through OVS Resource Connect is the first step in deciding what is right for you. VAPs have victim advocates, social workers, attorneys, and other trained individuals who can help you.
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Office of Victim Services Announces 345 Park Avenue Virtual...
August 5, 2025
The New York State Office of Victim Services partnered with the National Mass Violence Resource Center to offer a virtual support for those impacted by...
Governor Hochul Announces Record-Level Investment in Victim...
July 17, 2025
On July 7, 2025 Governor Kathy Hochul announced a record investment of nearly $379.5 million in federal and State funding over three years to support...
Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of Bea Hanson to Lead OVS
June 3, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of Bea Hanson as director of the New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS). In this role...
New Law Expands Access to Compensation Effective Dec. 31, 2025
January 18, 2024
A new law that expands eligibility for victim compensation funding will take effect on Dec. 31, 2025. The law removes the requirement that victims provide...