Resources tagged with 'victim compensation programs'

People who are the victim of a crime reported to police may be eligible to receive money to help with eligible expenses or losses. Examples of types of expenses and losses that may be covered include:

• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Medical or dental expenses
• Financial assistance to assist victims who have a child born as a result of sexual assault
• Funeral expenses if the crime resulted in a death

Property loss and damage expenses are not eligible.