Providing services and assistance to victims of violent crimes, including helping victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses related to injuries from violent crime. It is funded entirely by fines and penalties paid by criminals (not by taxpayers).
The program pays for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). The program can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation expenses and travel.
View Resource
Address
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
United States
Phone Number
Email
agcrimeinfo@ag.iowa.gov
Community Resource Type
Audience