Washington

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
Washington State Department of Commerce
Office of Crime Victim Advocacy
Phone: 800–822–1067
Fax: 360–586–7176
Website: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/crime-victims-public-safety/office-of-crime-victims-advocacy/

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
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Phone: 800–762–3716
Fax: 360–902–5333
Website: https://lni.wa.gov/claims/crime-victim-claims/apply-for-crime-victim-benefits

State performance reports for the Washington 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 Washington compensation program.

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