What are the two principal state sources and one federal source of funding for victim compensation programs?
National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards Publication What is Crime Victim Compensation? Crime victim compensation programs can pay for the otherwise-unreimbursed expenses victims of violent crime incur as a direct result of their personal injuries. These programs, which operate through state and local governments, pay for medical expenses, mental health counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses, and for loss of support for a victim’s dependents. Property loss (damaged or stolen property) is usually not covered, with the exception of eyeglasses, hearing aids and other medical devices. Compensation is awarded only when other sources of payment, such as medical or auto insurance, other public benefits, or restitution, are not readily available to the victim. Maximum benefits generally range between $10,000 and $25,000, although a few states have higher or lower maximums. (Nationally, the average amount paid to each victim applying for compensation is about $2,000.) Abou
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