[INTERNAL ONLY] Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) Program | NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Office
Assists innocent individuals whose lives have been tragically altered as a result of victimization from violent crimes by providing compensation for some expenses they suffer as a result of the crime.
Physical Address
50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Fax
973-648-3937
Website
Application process
Walk ins are are accepted in the Newark and Trenton offices on designated walk-in days. A written or online application is required. Visit our website for details.Clients must submit losses to any other available source first.
Eligibility
The crime must occur in New Jersey, although one does not need to be a New Jersey resident; or one must be a New Jersey resident who became a victim in another state or jurisdiction that does not have a crime victim compensation program or has a program which has not provided full compensation for crime-related losses.The victim must have reported the crime to police within 9 months.The victim must cooperate with the investigation and prosecution of the crime.The claim must be filed within 3 years of the date of the crime. (Consideration will be takenif good cause exists for delayed filing.)Must be an innocent victim of crime.Covered crimes include but are not limited to, aggravated assault, homicide, sexual assault, kidnapping and all domestic violence incidents.
Service area
United States
NJ
Agency info
NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Office
Assists innocent individuals whose lives have been tragically altered as a result of victimization from violent crimes by providing compensation for some expenses they suffer as a result of the crime.