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

Cómo Solicitar Compensación para Víctimas

Find Local Help

Encuentre Ayuda Local

Provider Portal

Portal para Proveedores

For Victims of Mass Violence and Other Events

News and Announcements

Press Release

California Victim Compensation Board Names Executive Officer

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) today appointed Lynda Gledhill as its permanent Executive Officer. Gledhill has served as CalVCB’s Interim Executive Officer since December 31, 2019.

Press Release

California Victim Compensation Board Awards $13.5 Million to Seven Trauma Recovery Centers

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) awarded $13,567,344 million in funding to seven California Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC) throughout the state.

Report

Strategic Plan for Victim Services in California 2019-2021

The Governor's office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) have developed a Strategic Plan for Victim Services in California 2019-2021.

Press Release

CalVCB Announces Funding Availability for Trauma Recovery Centers 1/8/20

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) today posted a Notice of Funds Available for Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs). The funding is for fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Interview

California's Victim Compensation Fund Helps Victims of Gilroy Shooting 8/5/19

Victims of violent crimes in California — including mass shootings — can get help the state through the California Victim Compensation Board. It was established in 1965 and is the oldest agency of its type in the country. Guest: Julie Nauman, Executive Officer, Victim Compensation Board.

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.

Press Release

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.

Press Release

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.

Press Release

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).

Press Release

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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