The DC Superior Court has a Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) that assists innocent victims of violent crime and their families with crime-related expenses such as funeral and burial costs, medical and mental health costs, lost wages, loss of support and services, clean up of a crime scene and the cost of temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence or arson. Through the services of a victim advocate, crime victims receive assistance in filing applications; locating victim service programs, support groups, or mental health counselors; and handling quality of life issues that arise after victimization. To find out more information or to download an application for assistance, view the DC Superior Court website, call (202) 879-4216, or go to the CVCP office at:

515 5th Street, NW
Suite 109
Washington, DC  20001
(202) 879-4216