Massachusetts

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.

VOCA Victim Assistance formula grants support thousands of victim assistance programs throughout the Nation each year. States provide subgrants to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to victims. Funds may also be used to address emerging needs, gaps in services, and training of victim service advocates.

VOCA Victim Assistance Program
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
Phone: 617–586–1340
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-for-victim-assistance

VOCA Victim Compensation formula grants provide funding to supplement state compensation programs that provide financial assistance and reimbursement to victims for crime-related out-of-pocket expenses.

VOCA Victim Compensation Program
Massachusetts Victims of Violence Crime Compensation
Phone: 617–727–2200
Fax: 617–742–6262
Website: http://www.mass.gov/ago/public-safety/resources-for-victims/victims-of-violent-crime/victim-compensation.html

State performance reports for the Massachusetts VOCA Victim Assistance and Compensation Programs are below. More information about performance measures for formula funding is available on the VOCA Administrators website.

State Compensation Program
The annual state performance report for the Massachusetts compensation program.

State Assistance Program
The annual state performance report for the Massachusetts assistance program.