Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley

In order to help ease the burden of costs that may be incurred by victims and their loved ones due to the result of a crime, Crime Victims Council offers assistance in filing for victims’ compensation through the Pennsylvania Victims Compensation Assistance Program.

 

You may be eligible if

• the crime occurred in Pennsylvania.
• the crime was reported to law enforcement OR a Protection From Abuse order (PFA) was filed, within 72 hours of the crime.

Other eligibility requirements apply.

 

Types of expenses that may be considered:

• Out of pocket medical expenses
• Loss of earnings
• Counseling expenses
• Funeral expenses
• Relocation expenses
• Loss of support
• Crime-scene cleanup
• Money stolen or defrauded from individuals on a fixed income, such as social security or pension

 

The Victims’ Compensation Program does not pay for pain and suffering or stolen/damaged property (unless needed for basic bodily functions, i.e: eye glasses, cane, wheelchair, prescription medication etc.).

 

For more information, or for help in filing a victim’s compensation claim, please call 610-437-6610.