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Crime Victim Support | Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program

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Resource Name:Crime Victim Support | Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program

address

115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Eligibility

Be a victim of a crime that happened in Illinois, or applying on behalf of the victim, such as a parent or legal guardian of crime victim under 18 years of age.

Required documents

(1) Call the toll-free Crime Victims Assistance Line at 800-228-3368, or (2) Fill out the Crime Victim Compensation Application on the website, or (3) Fill out the application electronically and return by email to [email protected].

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
800-228-3368

Voice

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Crime Victim Assistance Line

312-814-2581

Voice

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Main

312-814-7105

Fax

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Fax

877-398-1130

Voice

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TTY

Languages

English, Spanish; Interpreter services available for other languages.

Application process

(1) Download application and instructions from website, complete and return to address provided, OR (2) Complete and submit online application from the website. (3) Send copies of all relevant documents requested. (4) If initial application is approved, applicant will get additional forms sent to them to be completed and returned within 30 days (5) If victim is under 18 years of age, the application must be signed by parent or legal guardian.

Fees

No Fees

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Administrative record for Consumer Protection Division and the Crime Victim Compensation Program that serve Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/30/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Illinois Attorney General
Administrative record for Consumer Protection Division and the Crime Victim Compensation Program that serve Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.