West Virginia

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
West Virginia Department of Military Affairs & Public Safety
Division of Justice & Community Services
Phone: 304–558–8814 Ext. 53312
Website: https://djcs.wv.gov/grant-programs/all-general-programs/voca/Pages/default.aspx

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
West Virginia Legislative Claims Commission
Crime Victims Compensation Fund
Phone: 304–347–4850
Website: www.wvlegislature.gov/Joint/victims.cfm

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

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