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SOMETIMES,
it's someone
you know

~ Violence among people who know each other can be physical, sexual, and/or emotional in nature. It can occur between people who have just met, people who have been together for awhile, and between people who are married. People of all ages, educational levels, and social backgrounds are victimized. Behaviors range from minor controlling acts to rape to physical assault

Crime Victims Program

Are you the innocent victim of a crime?
Do you have unpaid medical bills?
Do you need to stay at a domestic violence shelter?

Crime Victim Compensation

If you are the victim of or witness to a crime, including domestic violence, you may be eligible for help. You can receive compensation to pay for your medical expenses, counseling, transportation, shelter stay, and other out of pocket expenses.

The New York State Crime Victims Board could provide compensation or reimbursement to you or your family if you have experienced a crime. To receive Crime Victims Compensation, a victim must apply to the New York State Crime Victims Board by calling 1-800-247-8035. This number is toll-free and accessible 24 hours a day.

You may be eligible if:

You have physical injuries due to being a victim of a crime

You have burial expenses for someone who has died as a direct result of a crime

You are over 60 years of age or are a disabled victim of a crime

You are under age 18 and are a victim or a witness to a crime

You are the parent, guardian, or sibling of a child victim

You have suffered the loss of or damage to personal property as a result of a crime

Assistance in applying for New York State Compensation Funds is available through SAF's Crime Victims Program. Also, the program can help deal with the confusion or emotional stress you may be feeling.

Call SAF's office at 342-1544, during business hours. We're Here to Help You!

Crime Victim Benefits Include:

Expenses for medical services that are not covered by insurance

Lost earnings or lost support up to $400 per week or $2O,OOO maximum

Burial expenses up to $2000

Counseling expenses

Loss of personal property up to $100

Transportation expenses for court appearances

The cost of staying at a domestic violence shelter

The SAF House provides. in Oswego County, a safe, confidential shelter to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence

SAF's Crime Victims Program

SAF works with men, women, and children who survive domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, elder abuse, child sexual abuse, or other violent crimes.

Trained counselors are on call 24 hours a day to help people from many different backgrounds. SAF Counselors are caring people with valuable knowledge and experience who can help you in a time of crisis.

SAF Staff Can:

Go to the police station with you, if you choose to report the crime
Go to court with you/or to meetings with the District Attorney
Meet with you for short term, individual counseling.
Give you information about other community resources that can help you
Go to the hospital with you to give emotional support during medical treatment and/or evidence collection, if you are a sexual assault survivor

If you or someone you love is the victim of a crime, you should know: You have Rights You can get help!

You can work for positive change! 342-1600

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ABUSE & ASSAULT HOTLINE
342-1600 (24 hours/7 days)

INFORMATION

ABOUT DVCOC

DVCOC
MEMBERS

Oswego City Police Dept.

Fulton City
Police Dept.

Oswego Co. Sheriffs Dept.

Oswego Co.
Family Court

Oswego Co. Probation Dept

Oswego Co. District Attorney

Phoenix Police Dept.

Pulaski Police Dept.

S.U.N.Y.
Oswego
Police Dept.

New York
State Police

Oswego Co.
Dept. of Social Services

Oswego County Opportunities Inc.

Services To
Aid Families

Arbor House

C.O.C.O.A.A.

Farnham, Inc.


SERVICES Home Batterer Services Child Abuse Community Education Crime Victims Compensation Elder Abuse Gay & Lesbian Non-Residential Domestic Violence Prevention Education Rape Crisis SAF House Sexual Assault Survivors SOMETIMES, it's someone you know ~ Violence among people who know each other can be physical, sexual, and/or emotional in nature. It can occur between people who have just met, people who have been together for awhile, and between people who are married. People of all ages, educational levels, and social backgrounds are victimized. Behaviors range from minor controlling acts to rape to physical assault	Crime Victims Program Are you the innocent victim of a crime? Do you have unpaid medical bills? Do you need to stay at a domestic violence shelter? Crime Victim Compensation If you are the victim of or witness to a crime, including domestic violence, you may be eligible for help. You can receive compensation to pay for your medical expenses, counseling, transportation, shelter stay, and other out of pocket expenses. The New York State Crime Victims Board could provide compensation or reimbursement to you or your family if you have experienced a crime. To receive Crime Victims Compensation, a victim must apply to the New York State Crime Victims Board by calling 1-800-247-8035. This number is toll-free and accessible 24 hours a day. You may be eligible if: You have physical injuries due to being a victim of a crime You have burial expenses for someone who has died as a direct result of a crime You are over 60 years of age or are a disabled victim of a crime You are under age 18 and are a victim or a witness to a crime You are the parent, guardian, or sibling of a child victim You have suffered the loss of or damage to personal property as a result of a crime Assistance in applying for New York State Compensation Funds is available through SAF's Crime Victims Program. Also, the program can help deal with the confusion or emotional stress you may be feeling. Call SAF's office at 342-1544, during business hours. We're Here to Help You! Crime Victim Benefits Include: Expenses for medical services that are not covered by insurance Lost earnings or lost support up to $400 per week or $2O,OOO maximum Burial expenses up to $2000 Counseling expenses Loss of personal property up to $100 Transportation expenses for court appearances The cost of staying at a domestic violence shelter The SAF House provides. in Oswego County, a safe, confidential shelter to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence SAF's Crime Victims Program SAF works with men, women, and children who survive domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, elder abuse, child sexual abuse, or other violent crimes. Trained counselors are on call 24 hours a day to help people from many different backgrounds. SAF Counselors are caring people with valuable knowledge and experience who can help you in a time of crisis. SAF Staff Can: Go to the police station with you, if you choose to report the crime Go to court with you/or to meetings with the District Attorney Meet with you for short term, individual counseling. Give you information about other community resources that can help you Go to the hospital with you to give emotional support during medical treatment and/or evidence collection, if you are a sexual assault survivor If you or someone you love is the victim of a crime, you should know: You have Rights You can get help! You can work for positive change! 342-1600 Back To Top ABUSE & ASSAULT HOTLINE 342-1600 (24 hours/7 days)	INFORMATION Orders of Protection Stalking ABOUT DVCOC Mission Statement History DVCOC MEMBERS Oswego City Police Dept. Fulton City Police Dept. Oswego Co. Sheriffs Dept. Oswego Co. Family Court Oswego Co. Probation Dept Oswego Co. District Attorney Phoenix Police Dept. Pulaski Police Dept. S.U.N.Y. Oswego Police Dept. New York State Police Oswego Co. Dept. of Social Services Oswego County Opportunities Inc. Services To Aid Families Arbor House C.O.C.O.A.A. Farnham, Inc.