Crime Victim Compensation Program | Attorney General - State of Illinois

500 South 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62706

Eligibility

Open to victims of violent crime

Required documents

Varies by service

(800) 228-3368

Voice·

Hot-Line

Websitewww.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov

Email[email protected]

Application process

If having difficulty coping with the long-term effects of a violent crime, call the toll-free Crime Victims Assistance Line for more information about compensation and other statewide victim services

Fees

None

Service area

Financial assistance available with the goal of helping to reduce the financial burden imposed on victims of violent crime and their families. The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program can provide innocent victims and their families with financial assistance for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/05/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Crime Victim Support

Providing organization

Attorney General - State of Illinois

Attorney General's office for the State of Illinois.