Crime Victims Compensation Fund

The Crime Victims Compensation Fund is a government program that helps individuals who have suffered physical or emotional harm due to a violent crime. It provides financial assistance to cover expenses like medical bills, counseling, lost wages, or funeral costs when the offender cannot pay. The fund is intended to ease the financial burden on victims, but it typically requires victims to meet certain criteria and report the crime promptly. It does not serve as a form of punishment for offenders but as support for those impacted by crime.