PROVIDENCE – The state’s Crime Victim Compensation Program returned over $1 million to residents in 2019, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner’s office said on Tuesday.
The funds were dispersed to more than 1,200 individuals, including 200 children. The program reimburses victims for expenses related to violent crime, including medical, dental and counseling expenses, as well as relocation and other related expenses.
The program’s aid in 2019 included helping 42 victims of domestic violence with emergency relocation, Magaziner’s office said.
Victims are required to have filed a police report within 10 says of a violent crime and filed a claim with the program no later than three years after the crime to be eligible for reimbursement.
“The toll of being a victim of violent crime is high enough without the victims having to endure financial costs to overcome the challenges they face,” said Magaziner. “Our office is ready to help Rhode Islanders recover from violent crime and to help keep victims of domestic violence and their families safe.”
