California-Specific Agencies and Programs
What is the California Victim Compensation Board?
Short answer
A state agency that provides financial assistance to victims of violent crime and their surviving family members. Covers funeral and burial costs (up to $12,475 as of 2024), mental health counseling, lost income, and relocation costs. Apply at victims.ca.gov. You do not…
What this usually means
A state agency that provides financial assistance to victims of violent crime and their surviving family members. Covers funeral and burial costs (up to $12,475 as of 2024), mental health counseling, lost income, and relocation costs. Apply at victims.ca.gov. You do not need to have a conviction for the crime to qualify.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.
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