California Victim Compensation Board

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) can help pay bills and expenses that result from violent crime. Victims of crime who have been injured or have been threatened with injury may be eligible for help.

CalVCB Helpline: 1-800-777-9229 (Phone) | 1-866-902-8669 (Fax)

For victim assistance in your area, find your local Victim Witness Assistance Center.

Apply for Victim Compensation

Solicitar Compensación de Víctima

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For Victims of Mass Violence Events

News and Announcements

Report

Victim Services in California: A Recommendation for Combining the State’s Victims’ Programs

Pursuant to SB 840, Mitchell Budget Act of 2018, The Office of Emergency Services and the California Victim Compensation Board shall work together to develop options and a recommendation for combining the state’s victims’ programs under one organization. Given the significant impact that the state’s programs have on victims and their survivors, the state shall consider combining the state’s victims’ programs into a single lead agency to best serve crime victims.

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CalVCB Awards $3.1 Million To Fund Trauma Recovery Centers 5/16/19

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) has announced funding to Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC) for fiscal year 2019-2020.

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CalVCB Awards $6.3 Million To Fund Trauma Recovery Centers and Announces Additional Funding Opportunity 3/21/19

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) has announced funding to Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC) for fiscal year 2019-2020.

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California Victim Compensation Board Receives More Than $8.3 Million Federal Grant To Support Services For Survivors of Las Vegas Shooting 2/7/19

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) received a grant for more than $8.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP).

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CalVCB Announces Funding Availability For Trauma Recovery Centers 1/9/19

On January 8, 2019, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) posted a Notice of Funds Available for Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs). The funding is for fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21.

Announcement

Trauma Recovery Center Grant for Fiscal Year 19/20 1/9/19

The purpose of the grant is to award funding for trauma recovery centers to provide services to victims of crime. All interested qualified applicants must submit an application packet by both email and by mail. Applications are due February 8, 2019 by 2:00 p.m. PT.

Announcement

CalVCB Announces Online Service Provider Portal 1/8/19

With CalVCB Online you can now view application and bill status, upload bills and documents, update your contact information, set up multi-user accounts for your administrative staff and more.

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California Marks One-Year Anniversary of Las Vegas Mass Shooting 9/26/18

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is alerting victims and their families impacted by the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas that help and resources are still available.

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State of California Co-Hosts Mass Violence Response Conference in Pacific Northwest 7/25/18

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB), the University of Oregon Police Department and the Oregon Department of Justice are hosting a conference to share best practices on mass violence response from September 5–7, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon.

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CalVCB Puts Focus on Sexual Assault Awareness with Clothing Drive 5/30/18

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) concluded its statewide denim clothing drive, an annual event which raises awareness about the misconceptions of sexual assault while assisting victims of crime.

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CalVCB Awards 2018 Trauma Recovery Center Grants 5/24/18

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) today announced that Executive Officer Julie Nauman received the Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for her leadership in raising public awareness for victim services.

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Executive Officer Julie Nauman Receives Congressional Award for Public Awareness in Victim Services 4/16/18

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CalVCB Pledges to Reach All Victims During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month 4/5/18

In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), observed April 8–14, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is raising awareness about victim resources and showing support for organizations that are dedicated to helping victims of violent crime.

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CalVCB Announces Funding Availability for Trauma Recovery Centers 3/2/18

On February 26, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) posted a Notice of Funds Available for Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs). The funding is for fiscal years 2018–19 and 2019–20.

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Read about CalVCB’s Newest Board Member: Curtis Hill 2/16/18

Curtis Hill, 63, of Hollister, has been appointed to the California Victim Compensation Board. Hill was acting executive officer at the Board of State and Community Corrections in 2014 and a legislative advocate and strategic business consultant at Warner and Pank LLC from 2011 to 2012.

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California Survivors of Las Vegas Mass Shooting Can Apply To State for Help 10/4/17

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is encouraging residents impacted by the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on Sunday, October 1 in Las Vegas to contact them at 1-800-777-9229 for assistance, guidance and aid.

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