The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board provides victims with financial assistance for loss of earnings and out-of-pocket loss for injuries sustained as a direct result of violent crime. This includes reasonable medical care, mental health counseling or other services necessary as a result of the injury. In the event of the death of the victim, reasonable medical expenses and the partial cost of funeral, burial or cremation is reimbursable.
Personal property loss is not covered, with the exception of clothing and bedding seized as evidence.
Resources:
- Informational brochure with Eligibility Requirements in English
- Application Form in English
- National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards (NACVCB)
Annual Reports:
Crime Victims Compensation Board Annual Report 2003-2004
Crime Victims Compensation Board Annual Report 2005-2006
Contact Information:
Crime Victims Compensation Board
120 SW 10th Ave, 2nd Floor
Topeka, KS 66612-1597
(785) 296-2359 Telephone
(785) 296-0652 Fax