Tennessee

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
Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration
Phone: 615–770–3986
Website: https://www.tn.gov/finance/office-of-criminal-justice-programs/ocjp/ocjp-grants-manual/redirect-fund-source-chapters/fund-source-chapters/voca.html

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
Tennessee Department of Treasury
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Phone: 615–741–2734
Fax: 615–532–4979
Website: https://treasury.tn.gov/Services/Claims-and-Risk-Management/Criminal-Injuries-Compensation

State performance reports for the Tennessee 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 Tennessee compensation program.

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