Victim assistance programs and compensation.
Oregon Department of Justice – Crime Victim and Survivor Services: Oregon Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program was created to assist victims of violent crime with expenses associated with the crime. This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, robbery, assault, homicide, or other compensable crime resulting in a physical or psychological injury.
Department of Justice – Office for the Victims of Crime: Established in 1988 through an amendment to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984, OVC is charged by Congress with administering the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund). Through OVC, the Fund supports a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives.
National Association of Crime Victims Association Board: Supports state compensation programs in providing financial aid to victims.
National Center for Victims of Crime: The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. After more than 35 years, we remain the most comprehensive national resource committed to advancing victims’ rights and helping victims of crime rebuild their lives.
Victim Connect Resource Center: Victim Connect Resource Center (VCRC) is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues.
GRIEF RESOURCES
Grief, Loss, and Crisis Resources through Oregon State University.
Lines for Life Supported by the State of Oregon.
Lumina: Grief does not look the same for any two people, and there is no formulaic timeline. Some people find they need more support immediately following a death, and others find they need more support in the years following a death. At Lumina, grief support is available to anyone in the community at no cost.
GriefShare grief recovery support groups meeting weekly in Portland.