VCCO - Victims of Crime Compensation Advocates

Newark NJ

26 February, 2021

10:14 PM

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NJ Victims of Crime Compensation (VCCO) Advocates in Newark NJ Crime victims compensation programs Newark, New Jersey and Essex County provide needed help and financial assistance to victims of crime. As a result of being a victim of crime, the crime victim will have most likely have to bear the burden of the financial costs associated with the crime in addition to recovering from the physical injuries and overcoming post-traumatic stress.Crime Victim Advocates AssistanceBeing a victim of violence or abuse places a tremendous amount of stress on the victims and their families. They should not have to be concerned with worrying about paying the bills associated with their medical services, counseling services, lost income or funeral and burial expenses where a loved died as a result of being a victim. Luckily, each state has a crime victim compensation program and a number of them receive funds under the Victim of Crime Act or VOCA that allows them to offer financial help to crime victims and their families.Crime Victims Compensation ServiceIn addition to the government funds, the crime victims compensation fund in most states obtain this money almost exclusively from the penalties, fees and fines assessed the perpetrators and criminals who were found guilty of the crime. This provides the states with the resources to also fund programs that provide crime victim assistance and services in your area.In New Jersey, a victim of crime can apply to receive money from the crime victims' compensation fund by filing an application with the NJ Victim of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO), formerly referred to as the Victims of Crime Compensation Board (VCCB) located in Newark, NJ. The VCCO office is located is short drive from Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the Newark Museum of Art, the Branch Brook Park, Turtle Back Zoo and the surrounding neighborhoods.If you or a member of your family was a victim of rape, domestic violence, murder or homicide, child abuse, harassment, intimate partner violence or violence against women, assault, arson, sexual assault, stalking, domestic abuse, elder abuse, gang violence or if someone has violated your order of protection (OOP) or protection from abuse order (PFA), we can help you submit an application to see how much help you qualify Under New Jersey State law, an innocent victim may be entitled to compensation for the following, up to a total award of $25,000. For VCCO NJ - Victims of Crime Compensation Advocates call: Crime Victims Compensation188 Jefferson St #620Newark, NJ 07105(862) 414-8600