Domestic
Violence
Intervention
Program
P.O. Box 3170
Iowa City, IA 52244
In Iowa: 1-800-373-1043
Phone: 319-351-1043
Fax: 319-466-4624
dvip@dvipiowa.org

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Crime Victim's Rights: Getting the Legal Support You Deserve

Who is eligible for financial assistance? What must happen to get help? What expenses may be covered?
Victims physically or emotionally injured in a violent crime in Iowa

Victims of drunk driving, hit-and-run, reckless driving, vehicular homicide or when a car is used as a weapon

Survivors of a homicide victim

A victim's spouse, children, parents, siblings and persons residing in the victim's household at the time of the crime

Iowans injured by a violent crime in a state without a compensation program

Iowans injured by an act of terrorism in a foreign country

You must report the crime to local law enforcement within 72 hours, unless there is an explanation why you could not

You must file an application with the program within two years from the date of the crime

You must co-operate with the reasonable requests of law enforcement officers in their investigation or prosecution of the crime

You must not have consented to, provoked, or incited the crime

You must not have been assisting in or committing a criminal act causing your injuries

Medical care needed for crime injuries

Medical expenses for crime-related care for survivors of a homicide victim

Crime-related counseling provided to a victim or household member

Grief counseling for survivors of a homicide victim

Lost wages for victims or the survivor of a homicide victim

Lost support for dependents

Replacement of clothing and bedding held as evidence

Funeral and burial costs for homicide victims

Cleaning the homicide location in a home

Crime Victim Compensation Program

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury from a violent crime, the Crime Victim Compensation Program may be able to help. This program was created to help victims with the many costs of violent crime. It is funded entirely by fines and penalties paid by criminals.

The above information is general. For more specific details, requirements and limits of financial support contact a domestic violence program advocate or the:

Crime Victim Compensation Program
Attorney General’s Office
Old Historical Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
(515) 281-5044
1-800-373-5044

Reprinted and adapted from materials developed by the Crime Victim Compensation Program of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.

Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Serving Cedar, Iowa, Johnson and Washington Counties
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