The Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program offers reimbursement up to $45,000 ($27,000 for crimes before 8/7/22) for expenses incurred by eligible victims due to a violent crime.

Crime Victim Compensation Program

Crime Victim Compensation

Ascend Justice offers free help with legal problems commonly experienced by survivors, such as: need reasonable accommodations at work, break their leases or change their locks, screening and referrals for bankruptcy along with crime victims' compensation.

Finances, Employment and Housing Related Legal Services

Bankruptcy Assistance

Labor and Employment Law

Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

Provides eligible victims and their families with up to $27,000 in financial assistance for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime. Also may stop debt collection as a result of services received to recover from the violent crime.

Crime Victim Compensation | ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL - The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program

Programs that provide financial compensation for people who have suffered monetary losses as a direct result of some form of violent crime. Compensation is generally available to meet unreimbursed medical and hospital expenses, loss of wages or support, expenses encumbered by participation in job-related rehabilitation or retraining programs, and legal fees; or may be unrestricted in terms of purpose. Also included are programs that help people apply for these services.