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 COMPENSATION PROGRAM

WHO CAN GET HELP?

  • Innocent victims who have been physically or emotionally injured by a crime in Delaware.
  • Innocent victims of drunk drivers or when a vehicle is used as a weapon.
  • Survivors of innocent victims who died as a direct result of a crime, and anyone who paid for the medical, funeral and/or burial expenses of that victim.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • The crime must be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours.
  • An application must be filed with the VCCB within 1 year of the crime.
  • Cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the apprehension and conviction.
  • Cooperate with the VCCB staff and provide all information requested.
  • The victim must not have caused or contributed to his/her injury or death.
  • The claimant must demonstrate at least $25.00 in losses.

WHAT LOSSES MAY BE PAID?

  • Medical and/or dental expenses for the victim.
  • Mental health treatment or counseling.
  • Wage or income loss.
  • Income loss to the custodian of a child victim while providing care to the victim.
  • Support loss for dependents of a deceased or disabled victim.
  • Support loss for victims dependent on an incarcerated domestic offender
  • Funeral and/or burial expenses.
  • Moving/Relocation Expenses.
  • Temporary Housing
  • Essential Personal Safety equipment
  • Change of locks
  • Replace items seized as evidence

The VCCB may only pay crime-related losses not covered by insurance or other sources. No award will exceed $25,000.00. Limits have been set for certain types of losses. Please contact the VCCB office for specific limits on your losses.

ALL LOSSES MUST BE SUPPORTED BY DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO COMPENSATION BEING AWARDED

YOU CANNOT BE PAID FOR LOST, DAMAGED OR STOLEN PROPERTY, OR FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING.

PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST APPLY FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. VICTIMS WHO ARE UNABLE TO APPLY DUE TO PHYSICAL OR MENTAL LIMITATIONS, OR DEATH, SHOULD HAVE A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FILE ON THEIR BEHALF

FOR HELP PLEASE CONTACT:

Violent Crimes Compensation Board
240 N. James Street, Suite 203
Newport DE 19804
(302)995-8383

Delaware Victim Center
1-800-VICTIM-1 In-State Only

Delaware Department of Justice
Victim Service Unit
(302)577-8841

Delaware Helpline
1-800-464-4357 In State
1-800-273-9500 Out of State