"I commit to everyone in Texas impacted by tragedies like these to fight for every dollar for which you may be reimbursed, within the statutes that guide this compensation program." ~Letter from Attorney General Ken Paxton
As a crime victim, you may be eligible for certain payments and reimbursements of crime-related costs. The Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program can help you cover costs related to the crime — including medical, child care, lost wages, relocation, etc.
To keep your residential address confidential, you can participate in the Address Confidentiality Program. (Note: This program is only available to victims of family violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking.)
For CVC purposes, organizations or individuals providing billed services to victims or claimants are considered victim service providers. These include a medical, mental health or dental provider, funeral home director, child care provider, landlord, crime scene clean-up provider, or an attorney.
Training is also provided to victim advocates, criminal justice professionals, and victim service providers on victim-related programs administered by the OAG. Learn more and register for an upcoming training.
The Crime Victim Services Division also administers the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS) Program.
The SAPCS Program provides two certifications for individuals who assist victims of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Training Program Certification establishes minimum standards for the certification of sexual assault programs that operate as a sexual assault training program. The OAG Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification establishes minimum standards for registered nurses seeking certification to conduct sexual assault exams.
The SAPCS Program also publishes the Texas Evidence Collection Protocol for medical and law enforcement personnel who collect evidence for a sexual assault or other sex offense.
"I commit to everyone in Texas impacted by tragedies like these to fight for every dollar for which you may be reimbursed, within the statutes that guide this compensation program."
“I want to thank you for taking time to visit our Crime Victims’ Compensation program. Most people who land on this page carry with them the pain of a personal tragedy that has, undoubtedly, forever changed their life and the lives of those they love. To those victims of crime and their families, I offer my deepest sympathy.
I trust that your experience here will be a part of your healing process and will relieve some of the burdens you currently face. I want to thank you for trusting your state with the opportunity to assist you.”
