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CalVCB - CA Victim Compensation Board

CalVCB - CA Victim Compensation Board

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CalVCB helps victims recover by reimbursing crime‑related expenses and providing information and empowerment to reduce the impact of crime on their lives.
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CalVCB - Junta de Compensación a Víctimas de CA
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https://victims.ca.gov/
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What CalVCB is (quick summary)

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) reimburses crime-related expenses for victims of violent crime in California — medical and dental bills, mental health counseling, income loss, funeral and burial costs, relocation, home security, and crime scene cleanup. It is a payer of last resort, after insurance and other benefits.
  • Phone: 1-800-777-9229
  • Eligibility: California resident, or the crime occurred in California; report filed with law enforcement; cooperate with the investigation; apply within statutory time limits (generally 7 years for adults).
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[Source: https://victims.ca.gov/ — accessed 2026-05-17]